What is the overall purpose of fermentation? Explain the differences and similarities between two types of fermentation.

Concepts of Biology
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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
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Chapter4: How Cells Obtain Energy
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Problem 11RQ: Which of the following fermentation methods can occur in animal skeletal muscles? a. lactic acid...
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What is the overall purpose of fermentation? Explain the differences and similarities between two types of fermentation. Note the inputs and outputs of the reaction and the energy consumed,used or gained in the reaction.

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 FERMENTATION

* Fermentation is metabolic process in which the microorganisms will convert complex substances into simple                                                   (or)                                        *  The process that converts sugars or starch into alcohol or acid.

* Examples: 

  1. Yeast convert sugar into alcohol and produce energy.
  2. Bacteria convert sugars into lactic acid and yield energy.                       

*The examples of fermented products are :

  • Bread
  • Wine
  • Yogurt 
  • Beer
  • Cheese

here are two types of Fermentation :

  1. Alcoholic fermentation
  2. Lactic acid fermentation.
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