In this article we will discuss about the molecular structure of lipids. Lipids are another group of important biological molecules present in all cellular organisms and some viruses. Unlike the other groups of biological molecules, lipids are highly heterogenous in chemical structure. But all of them possess a common physical property which is that they […]
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5 Main Types of Fermentations
The following points highlight the five main types of fermentation. The types are: 1. Alcoholic Fermentation 2. Lactic Acid Fermentation 3. Propionic Acid Fermentation 4. Butyric Acid — Butanol Fermentation 5. Mixed Acid Fermentation. Type # 1. Alcoholic Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation generally means production of ethanol (CH3CH2OH). Commonly yeasts, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are used for […]
Control of Metabolism in Microorganisms
In this article we will discuss about the regulation and control of metabolism in microorganisms. The biological organisms, specially microorganisms take up nutrients and metabolize them through numerous enzyme-catalysed reactions to build-up their body components as well as extract energy. All these anabolic and catabolic reactions run in a highly coordinated and harmonious manner to […]