Describe a Process of Fermentation That Is Useful to Humans
Microbial fermentation can also be useful for identifying microbes for diagnostic purposes. Microbial fermentation processes have been manipulated by humans and are used extensively in the production of various foods and other commercial products including pharmaceuticals. Cell Processes Fermentation Texas Gateway Another type of fermentationcalled lactic acid fermentationtakes place in the bodies of animals and some bacteria. . Fermentation pathways regenerate the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide NAD which is used in glycolysis to release energy in the form of adenosine. Ethanol acetone isopropanol and butanol are all fermentation products. In fermentation the first process is the same as cellular respiration which is the formation of pyruvic acid by glycolysis where net 2 ATP molecules are synthesised. Several of these pathways are shown in Figure 164. Fermentation produces alcohol vinegar and ammonia for use i...