What makes glucose the primary energy source for yeast during fermentation?

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Glucose is considered the primary energy source for yeast during fermentation due to its efficient breakdown through glycolysis, which releases energy that can be harnessed for cellular processes. The discussion highlights that energy is released during various biochemical reactions, including cleavage, phosphorylation, oxidation, and reduction, contributing to heat generation. Additionally, changes in temperature can significantly impact yeast fermentation and anaerobic respiration, affecting molecular movement and overall metabolic activity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for optimizing fermentation processes.
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suppose that glucose is the greatest source of energy for yeast. why is that? (during fermentation, anaerobic respiration)

aside from that, what are the possible causes of changes in temperature which can affect the fermentation or anaerobic respiration of yeast? aside from ...perhaps, the molecular movement and the external factos? :p
 
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I'm not understanding the question.. are you asking why glucose is the preferred source of energy?

Anytime somethign is cleaved, moved, phosphyrlated, oxidsied, reduced, energy is released or it is coupled to a reaction in which energy is released. Some of this energy ends up as heat.
 
Jikx said:
I'm not understanding the question.. are you asking why glucose is the preferred source of energy?

yup

thanks! :P
 
simply look up glycolysis ! :smile:
 
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