9.5 types of fermentation Flashcards

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alcohol fermentation

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pyruvate converted to ethanol
--1 CO2 released from pyruvate
and is converted to acetaldehyde
2- acetaldehyde is reduced by NADH to ethanol 
NAD+ is produced
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lactic acid fermentation

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pyruvate is reduced to make lactate

  • no release CO2
  • lactate is converted back to pyruvate in the liver
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