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What organisms can ferment lactose?
some prokaryotes mammalian muscle cells yeast
What will happen when yeast is added to a solution of lactose?
Since yeast will only have a reaction when it is able to break down an enzyme nothing will happen when it is added to lactose. Lactose does not contain the proper enzymes or glucose to cause a reaction.
Can yeast ferment galactose and lactose?
check out this link: http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2005-11/1132509463.Cb.r.html what it basically says is that yeasts cannot use lactose becasue they cannot break it down into its components (galactose and glucose), so they can only use lactose when they are genetically engineered to produce lactase (an enzyme which breaks down lactose into its constituent sugars).
Is P vulgaris a lactose fermenter?
Yes, P. vulgaris is a lactose non-fermenter. It does not possess the enzyme beta-galactosidase needed to ferment lactose into glucose and galactose. Instead, it typically ferments sugars like glucose and sucrose.
Does Morganella Morganii ferment lactose?
no, it shows negative for lactose fermentation on MacConkey's agar
Why salmonella typhimurium does not ferment lactose?
Salmonella typhimurium does not ferment lactose due to the absence of the necessary enzymes, specifically β-galactosidase, which is required to break down lactose into glucose and galactose. Instead, it primarily relies on other carbohydrates and proteins for energy. The inability to ferment lactose is a distinguishing feature used in laboratory identification and differentiation from other enteric bacteria, such as E. coli, which can ferment lactose.
Is serratia a lactose fermenter?
Yes, Serratia is a facultative anaerobe and can ferment lactose.
Does yeast ferment distilled water?
No, yeast requires sugar to ferment and produce alcohol. Distilled water does not contain any sugars, so yeast would not be able to ferment it.
Can bananas ferment without yeast?
Any fruit, soft plants, etc, can ferment without yeast, as there are wild-yeasts and moulds everywhere.
What is the difference between a fecal and non-fecal coliform?
Fecal coliforms have the ability to ferment lactose at 44C +/- 0.05C while regular coliforms ferment lactose at 35C-37C
Does C glutamicum ferment lactose?
No, C. glutamicum is not able to ferment lactose as it lacks the necessary enzymes to metabolize this sugar. Instead, C. glutamicum is known for its ability to ferment glucose, sucrose, and other sugars to produce amino acids.
What is used to ferment beer?
Brewer's yeast.
