Question

What Is the Purpose of Lactic Acid Fermentation?

Answer 1

Lactic acid fermentation:

1. Lactic acid fermentation happens when oxidative phosphorylation is not possible due to a lack of oxygen.
2. Pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid, and NAD+, which is used in the glycolysis process, is regenerated.
3. When there is an energy demand and oxygen is in short supply in muscle cells, glycolysis continues to make ATP due to lactic acid fermentation.
4. The best method for food preservation is lactic acid fermentation. Lactobacillus is the bacteria most commonly employed in this technique.
5. Muscle cramps are caused by an excessive buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.