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Microbial Fermentation Only Occurs Under Certain Environmental Conditions

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Microbial fermentation only occurs under certain environmental conditions. Why, in terms of metabolism, do these organisms ferment under such conditions?


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The act or condition of being subjected to an influencing factor or environmental condition, which can affect organisms in various ways.

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