Fermentation in Food Processing

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What is the main purpose of fermentation in food processing?

To generate energy through the electron transport system

To convert carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms (correct)

To produce ATP by degrading organic nutrients aerobically

To release oxygen as a byproduct of the metabolic process

Which type of fermentation occurs in the presence of oxygen?

Aerobic fermentation (correct)

Anaerobic respiration

Ethanol fermentation

Alcoholic fermentation

What is the primary means of producing ATP by the degradation of organic nutrients anaerobically?

Alcoholic fermentation

Anaerobic respiration

Zymology

Fermentation (correct)

Which microorganisms typically perform Ethanol/Alcoholic fermentation?

Yeast Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates anaerobic fermentation from anaerobic respiration?

The absence of oxygen and electron-accepting molecules Signup and view all the answers

What does zymology refer to in the context of fermentation?

The science of fermentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the end product of alcoholic fermentation?

Ethanol and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

How many molecules of ethanol are produced from the fermentation of one molecule of glucose?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fermentation involves the conversion of pyruvate to lactate without releasing gas?

Homolactic acid fermentation Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms are involved in transforming sugars to lactic acid in lactic acid fermentations?

Leuconostoc, Streptococcus, and Lactobacillus bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the phosphoketolase pathway in heterolactic fermentation?

To metabolize lactate further into ethanol and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes homolactic fermentation from heterolactic fermentation?

Homolactic fermentation produces only lactic acid with no by-products Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lactic acid-producing bacteria in food fermentation?

Converting lactose to lactic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a lactic acid-fermented food mentioned in the text?

Yogurt Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of solid state fermentation in food production?

Acting as both support and nutrient source for microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

In solid state fermentation, what are biomolecules that are utilized in food manufacture?

Metabolites generated by microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganisms are commonly encountered in fermentation processes according to the text?

Saccharomyces and lactic acid bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What happens when lactic acid-producing bacteria 'stray' from their intended location according to the text?

They become spoilage organisms with ruinous effects Signup and view all the answers

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