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MicroBio 3
Saccharomyces and Alcohol
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fermentation | Incomplete oxidation of an organic compound under anaerobic conditions. Gives off CO2 and thanol |
| Ethanol | Results from the reduction of acetylaldehyde |
| Unicellular True Fungi | Facultative anaerobe, reproduce by budding |
| Top Fermenters | Top fermenters are high in esters |
| Step 1 Alcohol Fermentation | CO2 released from pyruvate, which is converted to acetaldehyde |
| Step 2 Alcohol Fermentation | Acetaldehyde is reduced by NADH to ethyl alcohol. |