fermentation Flashcards
1
Q
acetic acid
A
a colorless, acidic liquid with a pungent vinegar-like odor, used to ferment vinegar
2
Q
ferment
A
process by which pyruvic acid is
metabolized in the absence of oxygen
3
Q
lactic acid
A
a chemical produced by the body when cells break down carbohydrates for energy, especially when oxygen levels are low
4
Q
lactic acid bacteria
A
Lactococcus, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc,
Pediococcus, Streptococcus species; nonpathogenic forms used in lactic acid
fermentation for foods
5
Q
pyruvic acid
A
an acid that is formed from carbohydrates during the process of glycolysis, metabolized in fermentation
6
Q
yeast
A
eukaryotic, single-celled microorganism, fungi, used for alcoholic fermentation
