What Is Fermentation? How Is it Helpful? CBSE 12th Biology Note

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The word fermentation is derived from the Latin word fervere, which means boil.

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Fermentation

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Louis Pasteur discovered the process of fermentation.

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Yeast converts sugars into alcohol by the process of fermentation.

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Bacteria convert carbohydrates into lactic acid by the process of fermentation.

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The fermentation process is used to produce some food materials like yoghurt, pickles, bread, etc.

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Fermentation is used to produce beverages like beer, wine, liquor, etc.

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The fermentation process is used in the production of pharmaceuticals.

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Fermentation is used for the curing of tea.

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The fermentation process is used in the tanning of leathers.

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Microbial fermentation helps recognize microorganisms for the diagnosis process.

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