Fermentation Flashcards
1
Q
types of fermentation
A
alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation
2
Q
alcoholic fermentation
A
organism- bacteria and yeast(bread)
-anaerobic
product- 2 ethyl alcohol and 2 carbon atoms
3
Q
lactic acid fermentation
A
organism- humans and most living organisms
-anaerobic
product- 3 lactic acids and 3 carbon atoms
4
Q
purpose of fermentation
A
it is a way to regenerate NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue
5
Q
benefits of fermentation
A
- does not require oxygen
2. its very fast
