Assignment Task:
Bioprocessing Part 1: Fermentation
This video describes the fermentation process within a commercial context, but the underlying science is apparent in the video. Muscle cells and glycolysis appear in the video.
References:
YouTube Video: Bioprocessing Part 1: Fermentation
This video illustrates the history of the fermentation process in a commercial scale environment, at a cellular level. Intra- and extracellular, aerobic and anaerobic cells are covered. A batch of green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) from seed stock to scaling up and life pattern phases are illustrated. The monitoring of parameters such as time, temperature, pressure, pH and agitation are all featured in the video. Use this information to answer the questions below. The beer, wine and human applications should all be readily apparent once you complete the video. Use other resources you encountered to answer the questions as well.
Questions:
Q1. Why are fermentation and anaerobic production of ATP by muscle cells less efficient than glycolysis?
Q2. In addition to beer and wine, name some other practical applications of the fermentation process for human advancement.