Question

explain fermentation

Answer 1

The action of bacteria on carbohydrates is called fermentation

Answer 2

$\bf\red{\underline{Fermentation:-}}$

→ Fermentation is the anaerobic breakdown of glucose to produce ATP and a toxic end product of some kind.

→ In effect, 1 molecule of glucose yields 2 ATP and an end product.

→ Bacteria and yeasts use fermentation to get their needed energy.

→ The end products in the case of bacteria may be lactate or alcohol. For yeasts, used in baking breads, the end product is ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Note:- Anaerobic means “in the absence of oxygen.”