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

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