Question
Download Solution PDFThe process of converting sugar into alcohol by microorganisms is called ____________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Fermentation.
Key Points
- Fermentation is a metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol.
- It occurs in yeast and bacteria, and also in oxygen-starved muscle cells, as in the case of lactic acid fermentation.
- Fermentation is used in the production of alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, and cider.
- The process is anaerobic, meaning it does not require oxygen.
- Louis Pasteur was the first to scientifically study fermentation and its microbial underpinnings.
Additional Information
- Alcoholic Fermentation:
- Yeasts convert sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
- Commonly used in the production of beer, wine, and spirits.
- Occurs in an anaerobic environment (absence of oxygen).
- Lactic Acid Fermentation:
- Occurs in certain bacteria and in muscle cells when oxygen is scarce.
- Converts glucose into lactic acid.
- Used in the production of yogurt and sauerkraut.
- Pasteurization:
- Developed by Louis Pasteur.
- Process of heating beverages to kill harmful bacteria.
- Used widely in dairy products.
- Role in Food Production:
- Fermentation is essential in baking, brewing, and dairy industries.
- Improves food preservation and enhances flavors.
- Produces beneficial probiotics in fermented foods.
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