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What is fermentation

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Fermentation can be defined as the anaerobic (without oxygen) breakdown of carbohydrates by microorganisms to produce alcohol, organic acids, and other compounds along with energy and gases.

For example: Alcoholic fermentation is breakdown of glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide in the absence of oxygen.


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