What Does the Term "Fermentation" Refer to in an Industrial

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does the term "fermentation" refer to in an industrial microbiology setting?

• A)The anaerobic growth of microbes.
• B)The production of acids and alcohols.
• C)The production of all fermentation-based products.
• D)The mass culturing of microbes for the production of a valuable product.
• E)A low energy yielding catabolic process.

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

The red, iron-containing protein pigment in blood that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide and aids in regulation of pH.

Polypeptide Chains

Proteins are formed from long sequences of amino acids connected by peptide bonds, which then fold into unique three-dimensional shapes.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, combining in various sequences to form the diverse range of proteins.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.