Fermentation - class-X
Questions about fermentation, including types (alcoholic and lactic acid), enzymes involved, products, organisms, and applications
Questions
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
In certain organisms and under certain conditions, which of the following can be used as an energy alternative to glucose
- fatty acids
- glycerol
- amino acids
- all of these
The experiment to show that $CO _{2}$ is given out during respiration, the type of respiration is
- anaerobic
- aerobic
- both (a) and (b)
- neither (a) and (b)
Production of alcohol by yeast fermentation is
- Anaerobic
- Aerobic
- Light dependent
- Both A and C
What could be the reason for maida flour to increase in size?
- Fermentation
- Preservation
- Fumigation
- Both A and B
Buchner was successful in extracting a respiratory enzyme complex
- ATP
- NADH
- Zymase
- Mitochondria
Which of the following is widely accepted to respire in absence of oxygen?
- Yeast
- Potato
- Chlorella
- Grass
- Absorption of ${CO} _{2}$ from atmosphere
- Imbibition
- Fermentation
- All of these
Which of the following is incorrect about fermentation?
- Toddy is made by fermenting sap from palms.
- Propionibacterium is used to ferment the cheese.
- The puffed-up appearance of dough is due to the production of ${ CO } _{ 2 }$.
- Fermentation in muscles produces alcohol.
In respiratory process which step is not related with decarboxylation?
- Alcoholic fermentation
- TCA cycle
- Oxidative decarboxylation of Pyruvate
- Lactic acid fermentation
When milk changes into yoghurt ........... sugar converts into Acid?
- Maltose
- Lactose
- Sucrose
- Fructose
Sometimes, higher plants and animals too perform anaerobic respiration.
- True
- False
In alcohol fermentation
- Triose phosphate is the electron donor while acetaldehyde is the electron acceptor
- Triose phosphate is the electron donor while pyruvic acid is the electron acceptor
- There is no electron donor
- Oxygen is the electron acceptor
In anaerobic respiration of yeast
- ${ O } _{ 2 }$ is given out
- ${ CO } _{ 2 }$ is given out
- ${ CO } _{ 2 }$ is taken in
- ${ O } _{ 2 }$ is taken in
During fermentation what does not occurs ___________________.
- Oxidation of glucose into pyruvate
- Substrate level phosphorylation
- Oxidation of $NADH _2$
- Oxidative phosphorylation.
Select the number of incorrect statements for the process of fermentation.
A . It involves only partial breakdown of glucose.
B $NADH _2$ is oxidized to NAD by reduction of organic compound.
C. No ATP are produced during fermentation as it is extracellular process in some microbes.
D. There is no ETS and Kreb's cycle.
E. Maximum concentration of alcohol in alcohol in alcoholic brevarage is 100 %.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Fermentation is carried out by
- All bacteria
- All fungi
- Some bacteria and some fungi
- All micro-organisms
Which of the following enzymes is not required during fermentation process?
- Lactic acid dehydrogenase
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase
- Pyruvate decarboxylase
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
Final electron acceptor in fermentation
- $O _2$
- organic molecule
- $H _2O$
- always pyruvic acid
Which of following is final $e^-$ acceptor in lactic acid fermentation :-
- Pyruvic acid
- Ethanol
- Acetaldehyde
- $O _2$
The product of fermentation is
- Ethanol and lactic acid
- Acetic acid and lactic acid
- Ethanol and acetic acid
- All of the above
The energy releasing metabolic process in which substrate is oxidized without an external electron acceptor is called as
- Photorespiration
- Glycolysis
- Fermentation
- Aerobic respiration
Incomplete breakdown of glucose in muscles results in the formation of
- Alcohol and water
- Alcohol and lactic acid
- ${CO _2}$ and Water
- Lactic acid
What is produced by fermentation of agricultural waste?
- Ethanol
- Ethanol Amine
- Aminoacids
- Base
Fermentation is represented by which of the following equation?
- $C _{6}H _{12}O _{6}\, \rightarrow\, 6CO _{2}\, + _\, 6H _{2}O\, +\, 673 K\, cal$
- $C _{6}H _{12}O _{6}\, \rightarrow\, 2C _{2}H _{5}OH\, +\, 2CO _{2}$
- $6CO _{2}\, +\, 12H _{2}O\, \rightarrow\, C _{6}H _{12}O _{6}\, +\, 6H _{2}O\, +\, 6O _{2}$
- $6CO _{2}\, +\, 6H _{2}O\, \xrightarrow[chlorophyll]{light}\, C _{6}H _{12}O _{6}\, +\, 6O _{2}$
In alcohol fermentation,
- Triose phosphate is the electron donor, while acetaldehyde is the electron acceptor.
- There is no electron donor.
- Oxygen is the electron acceptor.
- None of the above.
Glucose is oxidised to ethyl alcohol during the process of
- Respiration.
- Aerobic respiration.
- Anaerobic respiration.
- Photosynthesis.
Fermentation is an
- Aerobic respiration
- Incomplete oxidation
- Excretory process
- None of the above
Who contributed to the research process on fermentation?
- Johannes Miller
- Matthias Jakob
- Robert Brown
- Schwann Theodor
What is untrue about fermentation?
- It is anaerobic.
- It requires glucose.
- It produces energy.
- It requires oxygen.
- It produces ethanol.
The formation of NAD via anaerobic pathway takes place by
- Glycolysis.
- Fermentation.
- Krebs cycle.
- Electron transport chain.
- Photosynthesis.
Which type of fermentation is accompanied by CO$ _2$ evolution?
- Alcoholic fermentation
- Lactic acid fermentation
- Both A and B
- None of the above
A gas is not produced during
- Alcoholic fermentation
- Aerobic respiration
- Lactic acid fermentation
- Both A and B
In alcoholic fermentation, CO$ _2$ is evolved during
- Decarboxylation of pyruvic acid
- Formation of acetaldehyde
- Oxidation of acetaldehyde
- Both A and B
Lactic acid fermentation does not produce
- ATP.
- CO$ _2$ and NADH.
- Lactate.
- NAD$^+$.
A sudden change from anaerobic to aerobic process produces ________________.
- Pasteur effect
- Emerson effect
- Blackmans law
- Chargaffs rule
Anaerobic process after glycolysis is known as
- TCA cycle
- Krebs cycle
- Calvin cycle
- None of the above
End product of fermentation of sugars is
- Water and carbon dioxide
- Alcohol and carbon dioxide
- Carbon dioxide
- Alcohol
Fermentation products of yeast are
- H$ _2$O + CO$ _2$
- Methyl alcohol + CO$ _2$
- Methyl alcohol + Water
- Ethyl alcohol + CO$ _2$
Conversion of sugar into alcohol during fermentation is due to direct action of
- Temperature
- Concentration of sugar
- Zymase
- Microorganisms
Anaerobic respiration of animals/humans produces
- Glucose and O$ _2$
- C$ _2$H$ _5$OH and CO$ _2$
- Lactic acid and water
- CO$ _2$ and H$ _2$O
Fermentation produces
- Protein and acetic acid
- Alcohol and lipoprotein
- Alcohol and lactic acid
- Ethers and acetones
Fermentation is
- Anaerobic respiration
- Incomplete oxidation of carbohydrates
- Complete oxidation of carbohydrates
- None of the above
Select suitable name for the process
C$ _6$H$ _{12}$O$ _6$ + 2ADP + Pi 2C$ _2$H$ _5$OH + CO$ _2$ + 2ATP
- Photorespiration.
- Lactate fermentation.
- Aerobic respiration.
- Alcoholic fermentation.
For formation of ethanol, pyruvic acid is first changed to acetaldehyde by enzyme
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase
- Pyruvate decarboxylase
- Alcohol oxidase
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
Ethanol is formed from acetaldehyde by an enzyme called
- Lactate dehydrogenase
- Pyruvate kinase
- Alcohol dehydrogenase
- Pyruvate decarboxylase
In which one of the following processes CO$ _2$ is not released
- Aerobic respiration in animals.
- Alcoholic fermentation.
- Lactate fermentation.
- Aerobic respiration in plants.
Pasteur effect can be studied in case of __________.
- Nostoc
- Penicillium
- Pinnularia
- Saccharomyces
Three major ways for metabolism of pyruvic acid produced in glycolysis are
- Lactic acid fermentation, alcoholic fermentation and aerobic respiration.
- Oxaloacetic acid fermentation, lactic acid fermentation, aerobic fermentation.
- Alcoholic fermentation, oxaloacetic acid fermentation, citric acid fermentation.
- Citric acid fermentation, lactic acid fermentation, alcoholic fermentation.
In alcoholic fermentation, two molecules of glucose produce ethanol and CO$ _2$ respectively
- 2 + 2
- 3 + 3
- 4 + 4
- 6 + 6
Pasteur effect is __________________.
- Stoppage of fermentation in presence of oxygen
- Increase of fermentation in presence of oxygen
- Decrease in fermentation in presence of oxygen
- No effect on fermentation
Lactic acid is produced in the process of
- Fermentation.
- HMP.
- Krebs cycle.
- Glycolysis.
The incomplete breakdown of sugars in anaerobic respiration results in the formation of
- Fructose and water
- Glucose and $CO _{2}$
- Alcohol and $CO _{2}$
- Water and $CO _{2}$
In anaerobic respiration, acetaldehyde is reduced to form alcohol by utilising $NADH _2$ obtained from
- Glycolysis
- Terminal oxidation
- Krebs cycle
- Acetylation
In anaerobic respiration of muscles, pyruvic acid is changes to.
- Alcohol
- Acetaldehyde
- Acetyl CoA
- Lactic acid
The energy releasing process in which the substrate is oxidized without an external electron acceptor is called as
- Aerobic respiration
- Glycolysis
- Fermentation
- Photorespiration
Lactic acid is converted into alcohol in a process called as
- Fermentation
- Aerobic respiration
- Respiration
- Photosynthesis
Conversion of pyruvic acid into ethyl alcohol is facilitated by enzyme(s)
- Carboxylase
- Phosphatase
- Dehydrogenase
- Decarboxylase and dehydrogenase
During lactic acid fermentation
- $O _{2}$ is used and $CO _{2}$ is liberated
- Neither $O _{2}$ is used, nor $CO _{2}$ is liberated
- $O _{2}$ is used, but $CO _{2}$ is not liberated
- None of the above
Which molecule listed below is a product of fermentation of glucose by yeast?
- $C _{6}H _{10}O _{5}$
- $C _{2}H _{5}OH$
- $C _{6}H _{12}O _{6}$
- $CH _{3}OH$
Fermentation refers to
- Anaerobic respiration
- Incomplete oxidation of carbohydrate
- Complete oxidation of carbohydrate
- Both A and B
Enzyme required to oxidise acetaldehyde is
- Ethanol oxidase
- Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
- Alcohol hydrogenase
- Glyceraldehyde dehyadrogenase
Continuous addition of sugars in fed batch fermentation is done to
- Degrade sewage
- Produce methane
- Obtain antibiotics
- Purify enzymes
The anaerobic respiration is also called as.
- Fermentation
- Fragmentation
- Oxidation
- Reduction
In Yeast, anaerobic respiration produces
- $CO _2$ and ethanol
- $CO _2$ and water
- $O _2$ and lactic acid
- $O _2$ and pyruvic acid
With reference to the products of microbial fermentation, which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- Lactic acid- Rhizopus stolonifer
- Vinegar- Acetobacter sp.
- Vitamin $B12$- Streptomyces griseus
- B-amylase- Saccharomyces sp.
Enzyme that changes glucose to ethyl alcohol is
- Zymase
- Diastase
- Invertase
- Maltase
During fermentation by yeast, alcohol is formed from
- Proteins
- Sugars
- Mucopolysaccharides
- Fats
During lactic acid fermentation
- $O _2$ is used, $CO _2$ is liberated
- Neither $O _2$ is used nor $CO _2$ liberated
- $O _2$ is not used, $CO _2$ is liberated
- $O _2$ is used, $CO _2$ is not liberated
Which process produces alcohol or lactate?
- Krebs cycle
- Glycolysis
- Electron transport system
- Fermentation
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- Lactobacillus
- Muscles of Humans
- Rhizopus
- All of these
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
Which of these is not true of fermentation?
- Net gain of only two ATP
- Occurs in cytosol
- NADH donates electrons to electron transport system
- Begins with glucose
State whether the following statements are true or false.
Fermentation follows glycolysis in some cells when oxygen is not available.
- True
- False
State whether the following statements are true or false.
When not enough oxygen gets to muscle cells during a sprint, energy is provided by glycolysis of glucose to pyruvic acid and then conversion of these molecules to lactic acid.
- True
- False
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
Which of the following engage in lactate fermentation?
- Lactobacillus cells
- Muscle cells
- Sulphate-reducing bacteria
- Both (a) and (b)
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
In alcoholic fermentation is the final acceptor of the electrons stripped from glucose.
- sulphate
- pyruvate
- acetaldehyde
- oxygen
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
Which of these pairs of processes are anaerobic?
- Fermentation and glycolysis
- Fermentation and the Krebs cycle
- Glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
- The Krebs cycle and the electron transport system
The end products of fermentation are
- $O _2$ and ethyl alcohol
- $O _2$ and acetaldehyde
- $CO _2$ and ethyl alcohol
- $CO _2$ and acetaldehyde
During alcoholic fermentation by yeast two molecules of glucose produce.
- $2$ molecules of ethanol $+2$ molecules of $CO _{2}$
- $4$ molecules of ethanol $+ 4$ molecules of $CO _{2}$
- $6$ molecules of ethanol $+ 6$ molecules of $CO _{2}$
- $3$ molecules of ethanol $+ 3$ molecules of $CO _{2}$
RQ in anaerobic respiration is?
- $0.7$
- $0.9$
- Unity
- Infinity
- Extinguishes the flame
- Bursts into flame when ignited
- Turns lime water milky
- Both (a) and (c)
Alcoholic fermentation is carried out by
- Saccharomyces.
- Lactobacillus.
- Clostridium.
- Aspergillus.
Formation of lactic acid from pyruvate requires
- Decarboxylation
- Reduction
- Oxidation
- Hydration
Alcoholic fermentation occurs in the presence of
- Zymase.
- Amylase.
- Invertase.
- Maltase.
Alcoholic fermentation uses
- Ribosomes
- Golgi bodies
- Mitochondrial enzymes
- Cytoplasmic enzymes
Which enzyme converts glucose into alcohol?
- Invertase
- Lipase
- Zymase
- Diastase
Anaerobic respiration following glycolysis is
- Oxidative phosphorylation
- Krebs cycle
- Fermentation
- Both A and B
Which of the following is correct about fermentation?
- Bread gets fermented due to formation of lactic acid.
- Pulled up appearance of dough is due to production of $CO _2$
- Fermentation in muscles produces alcohol
- Both A and B
(i) Production of alcohol in the brewing industry
(ii) Making of dough in the baking industry
(iii) Curing of tea and tobacco
(iv) Production of vinegar by acetic acid bacteria
- (i),(ii) and (iii)
- (i),(ii) and (iv)
- (i),(iii) and (iv)
- (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)
Anaerobic respiration is
- Complete oxidation
- Incomplete oxidation
- Anabolic reaction
- Fermentation
The term 'fermentation' was coined by
- Cruickshank
- Kostytchev
- Pasteur
- Buchner
Ethyl alcohol or lactic acid is produced by the process of
- Protein synthesis
- Respiration
- Digestion
- Photosynthesis
- Fermentation
Fermentation by yeast produces
II. Oxygen
III. Water
IV. Alcohol
- I only
- I and II
- I, II and III
- I, III and IV
- I and IV
Which of the following is the byproduct of anaerobic respiration in muscles?
- Sugar
- Lactic acid
- HCl
- Oxygen
Fermentation is conducted by
- All bacteria.
- All fungi.
- Some fungi and some bacteria.
- All microorganisms.
In which of the following, respiration takes place in absence of oxygen?
- Man
- Potato
- Yeast
- Spirogyra