Fermentation

Question 1

types of fermentation

Answer 1

alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation

Question 2

alcoholic fermentation

Answer 2

organism- bacteria and yeast(bread)
-anaerobic
product- 2 ethyl alcohol and 2 carbon atoms

Question 3

lactic acid fermentation

Answer 3

organism- humans and most living organisms
-anaerobic
product- 3 lactic acids and 3 carbon atoms

Question 4

purpose of fermentation

Answer 4

it is a way to regenerate NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue

Question 5

benefits of fermentation

Answer 5

1. does not require oxygen

2. its very fast