happoemäreaktiossa
Happoemäreaktiossa, also known as acid fermentation, is a metabolic process where a microorganism converts carbohydrates into acids. This process occurs in the absence of oxygen and is a form of anaerobic respiration. During acid fermentation, pyruvate, a product of glycolysis, is further metabolized into various organic acids, such as lactic acid, acetic acid, or propionic acid, depending on the microorganism involved and the available nutrients.
This type of fermentation plays a crucial role in various biological and industrial applications. In the food
Beyond food production, acid fermentation is also observed in the human body, particularly in muscle cells