18 Questions
Which bacteria species is associated with heterolactic fermentation?
Leuconostoc mesenteroides
In which fermentation process is lactate produced from glucose?
Mixed acid fermentation
Which bacteria species is involved in propionate fermentation?
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
Which of the following organisms is associated with butyric acid fermentation?
Clostridium sporogenes
Which bacteria species is linked to lactic acid fermentation?
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Which type of fermentation results in the production of propionate?
Stickland reaction
Which of the following is a key characteristic of heterolactic fermentation?
Produces a mixture of ethanol, lactic acid, and acetic acid
Which of the following is the primary electron acceptor in lactic acid fermentation?
NAD+
Which of the following is a key characteristic of mixed acid fermentation?
Generates a mixture of lactic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, and sometimes ethanol
Which of the following is a key characteristic of propionate fermentation?
Generates propionate, acetate, and carbon dioxide as the primary end products
Which of the following is a key characteristic of butyric acid fermentation?
Generates butyric acid, acetic acid, and hydrogen gas as the primary end products
Which of the following is the primary electron acceptor in ethanol fermentation?
NAD+
Which of the following fermentation processes is characterized by the production of both lactic acid and ethanol?
Heterolactic fermentation
In which fermentation process is propionic acid the major end product?
Propionate fermentation
Which fermentation process is commonly associated with the production of sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables?
Lactic acid fermentation
In which fermentation process are butyric acid and acetic acid the major end products?
Butyric acid fermentation
Which fermentation process is characterized by the production of multiple organic acids, including lactic acid, acetic acid, and formic acid?
Mixed acid fermentation
Which fermentation process is commonly used in the production of certain cheeses, such as Swiss cheese?
Propionate fermentation
Test your knowledge on the Krebs cycle and metabolism by answering questions on catabolism, anabolism, substrates for catabolism, fermentation, respiration, and pathways for conversion. Learn about the glyoxylate bypass and how organisms utilize intermediates from the Krebs cycle for biosynthesis.
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