Organic Chemistry II
Fermentation is a metabolic process that converts sugars into acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen. This process is crucial in various biological systems, especially in the breakdown of carbohydrates, where microorganisms like yeast and bacteria play a significant role in transforming simple sugars into energy and by-products, such as ethanol and carbon dioxide.
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