etanoolkäärimine
Etanoolkäärimine, also known as alcoholic fermentation, is a biological process that converts sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide. This process is carried out by yeasts and some bacteria in the absence of oxygen, a condition known as anaerobic respiration. The primary sugars that undergo fermentation are glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Yeasts, particularly strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are the most common microorganisms involved.
The process begins with glycolysis, where a glucose molecule is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate.
Etanoolkäärimine has significant applications in various industries. It is fundamental to the production of alcoholic beverages