homofermentatiivisuus
Homofermentatiivisuus refers to a type of fermentation where glucose is converted into lactic acid as the primary end product. This process is carried out by microorganisms, predominantly bacteria, belonging to the group known as lactic acid bacteria. In homofermentative metabolism, the majority of the metabolized glucose is channeled into the production of lactic acid, with very little other byproducts being generated. This pathway is typically facilitated by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase.
The most common homofermentative pathway involves the Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas (EMP) pathway, also known as glycolysis. During glycolysis,
Homofermentative bacteria are crucial in various industrial processes. They are extensively used in the food industry