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Anaerobic process

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noun

A (part of a) process that occurs in the absence of free oxygen.


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Examples of anaerobic processes are glycolysis and fermentation.


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aerobic and anaerobic glucose degeneration in a cell

... may have more luck finding information on such things =) aerobic and anaerobic oxidation of glucose in a cell is referred to as glycolysis and ... molecules to fuel the production of a proton gradient. During this process NADH and FADH2 donate electrons to ETC Complex 1 and 2. Complex 1 ...

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by Jesse2504
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:43 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: aerobic and anaerobic glucose degeneration in a cell
Replies: 2
Views: 288

Help!! I can't find these answers!!

... and I got most of the answers but there are a few I can't. "The process that occurs after glycolysis in anaerobic conditions is ____________?" 12 letters, 2nd letter is 'E', 6th letter is 'N'. ...

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by Patchpelt
Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:39 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Help!! I can't find these answers!!
Replies: 5
Views: 455

The origin of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

... years ago, the cyclic pathway of photosynthesis had evolved in certain anaerobic bacteria... 2 billion years ago, geological records showed the ... association which became a new type of organism (eukaryotes?). So the process continues, as current organisms combine with each other to form new ...

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by rajvandam
Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:10 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The origin of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Replies: 0
Views: 1424

Re: Function of Nadh

... potential uses within metabolism. Since NAD+ accepts electrons in the process of being reduced to NADH, NADH is a source of reducing potential (read electrons). For example, under anaerobic conditions the pyruvate formed during glycolysis can be converted to lactic ...

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by blcr11
Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:03 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Function of Nadh
Replies: 1
Views: 1238

Fermentation, urgent

6. Fermentation can also produce vinegar. Research this biochemical process. (a) Identify the organism responsible for producing vinegar from ethanol. (b) Is vinegar production aerobic or anaerobic? Explain. (c) Describe how the relationship between the yeast and this ...

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by madman1611
Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:35 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Fermentation, urgent
Replies: 2
Views: 635
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