Question

Give examples of beverages and chemicals obtained by microbial fermentation of different organic substances.

Answer 1

Fermentation is a process by which sugar such as glucose is converted into alcohol or lactic acid by the microbial action. Examples of beverages obtained by microbial fermentation include wine, beer, whiskey, malt whiskey. Examples of chemicals obtained by microbial fermentation include cellulose, ethanol, lactic acid, acetic acid.