K. Fermentation Function Flashcards
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Lactic acid fermentation
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Product is lactic acid (lactate)
Ex. Muscle cells and bacterial cultures found in dairy
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Fermentation function
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To regenerate the NADs to allow to allow glycolysis to continue without the ETC (electron transport chain)
The final electron acceptor is pyruvate
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Alcoholic fermentation
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Carbon dioxide and ethanol are produced
Ex. Yeast and bacteria