6B - Anaerobic Fermentation Flashcards
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yeast
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Unicellular eukaryotic organisms from the kingdom Fungi.
2
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lactic acid fermentation
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The process of anaerobic fermentation in animals, where pyruvate produced via glycolysis is converted to lactic acid.
3
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lactic acid
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A 3-carbon molecule that is the product of anaerobic fermentation in animals. AKA lactate
4
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ethanol
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A 2-carbon alcohol molecule that is produced along with carbon dioxide during anaerobic fermentation in yeast, bacteria and plants.
5
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ethanol fermentation
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The process of anaerobic fermentation in yeasts, where pyruvate produced via glycolysis is converted to ethanol carbon dioxide. AKA alcohol fermentation.
