In what organisms does lactic acid fermentation occur?
Mammal
Fungi
Protozoa
Bacteria
What is the name given to organisms that carry out fermentation?
Aerobes
Anaerobes
What is the end product of lactic acid fermentation?
Oxygen
Lactic Acid
Pyruvic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Lactic acid is formed when bacteria act on dairy products to make cheese and yoghurt.
What happens when lactic acid builds up in the mammalian muscle?
cramp and muscular stiffness
low blood pressure
decrease in cognitive awareness
What organ in the mammalian body is responsible for clearing the built up lactic acid?
Heart
Liver
Kidney
Brain
In what organisms does Alcohol Fermentation occur?
Plants
What are the end products of alcohol fermentation?
Ethanol
Carbon Dioxide
Pyruvate
Ethanol fermentation causes bread dough to rise.
What food product is used to make wine?
Grapes
Apples
Pear
Grain
Grain starches are converted to sugar in the production of beer, whiskey and vodka. What enzyme is involved in this conversion?
Amylase
Oxygenase
Hydrogenase