Q. Who discoverd the ethanolic fermentation? What are the requirements for fermentation?

Q. Who discoverd the ethanolic fermentation?

Ans:     Lactate and ethanolic fermentations were discovered by

Chain Westmen in 1910. He also discovered a bacterium Clostridium acctobacterium which carried out these fermentations.

Q. What raw material is required for the fermentation process?

Ans:     Most common raw materials are carbohydrates used to

drive energy e.g., starches, cellulose, glucose, lactose are the common carbohydrates.

Q. What are the requirements for fermentation?

Ans:     Following are the requirements for fermentation:

(i)     Raw material

(ii)    Microorganism

(iii)    Optimal conditions

(iv)     Product recovery