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Fermentation

Question 1 of 11

1

In what organisms does lactic acid fermentation occur?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Mammal

  • Fungi

  • Protozoa

  • Bacteria

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

1

What is the name given to organisms that carry out fermentation?

Select one of the following:

  • Aerobes

  • Anaerobes

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

What is the end product of lactic acid fermentation?

Select one of the following:

  • Oxygen

  • Lactic Acid

  • Pyruvic Acid

  • Salicylic Acid

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

Lactic acid is formed when bacteria act on dairy products to make cheese and yoghurt.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

What happens when lactic acid builds up in the mammalian muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • cramp and muscular stiffness

  • low blood pressure

  • decrease in cognitive awareness

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

1

What organ in the mammalian body is responsible for clearing the built up lactic acid?

Select one of the following:

  • Heart

  • Liver

  • Kidney

  • Brain

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

In what organisms does Alcohol Fermentation occur?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Fungi

  • Bacteria

  • Protozoa

  • Plants

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

1

What are the end products of alcohol fermentation?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Oxygen

  • Ethanol

  • Carbon Dioxide

  • Pyruvate

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

1

Ethanol fermentation causes bread dough to rise.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

1

What food product is used to make wine?

Select one of the following:

  • Grapes

  • Apples

  • Pear

  • Grain

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

1

Grain starches are converted to sugar in the production of beer, whiskey and vodka. What enzyme is involved in this conversion?

Select one of the following:

  • Amylase

  • Oxygenase

  • Hydrogenase

Explanation