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Ponyshine

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Updated: 5/18/2023

fermenters are used to make alcohol and other things like this

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What are the types of fermenters?

alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation


What are fermenters used for?

fermenters are used to make alcohol and other things like this


Are people foregut or hindgut fermenters?

Humans are not foregut or hindgut fermenters. These are special adaptations that occur in herbivores (such as horses and cows).


Is a horse a foregut fermenter?

All ruminants (cows, sheep, goats, etc.) and kangaroos are foregut fermenters.


What are tower fermenters?

Tower fermenters are simple in design and easy to construct. They consist of a long cylindrical vessel with an inlet at the bottom, an exhaust at the top, and a jacket to control temperature. They do not require agitation hence there are no shafts, impellers or blades.Tower fermenters are used for continuous fermentation of beer, yeast and SCP.


Are hingut fermenters and monogastrics the same thing?

No, they are different things.


Are all foregut fermenters ruminants?

Yes. Hind-gut fermentors are psuedo-ruminants.


What are main types of fermenters?

Aerobic fermentation and anaerobic fermentation are two main types.


A large amount of fermentation in hindgut fermenters occurs in the what?

Fermentation in hindgut fermenters occurs in the cecum and colon, where bacterial fermentation processes break down plant fiber and produce volatile fatty acids that can be absorbed by the animal for energy.


What animals are hindgut fermenters?

Dogs are not foregut or hindgut fermenters. They are omnivores, so the form they receive their food in is easy to digest. Foregut and hindgut fermentation are special adaptations seen in herbivores (such as cows and horses), that allow them to deal with their difficult-to-digest food.


What is the purpose of lactose in the macconkey agar?

Lactose in MacConkey agar serves as a fermentable carbohydrate that allows for the differentiation of bacteria based on their ability to ferment lactose. Lactose fermentation produces acidic byproducts, which lower the pH of the agar, causing lactose-fermenting bacteria to produce pink/red colonies while non-fermenters appear colorless.


Is a rat a hindgut or foregut fermenter?

A rat is a hind-gut fermenter - most digestion takes place in the cecum and colon to the rear of the digestive system, unlike ruminants, which are fore-gut fermenters. In some hind-gut fermenters, foods that are high in fiber are stored and fermented in the cecum, usually at the very end of the digestive system. The fermented food then leaves the body as feces. The animal eats this first-time-through feces (coprophagy), allowing the body to digest the now broken down fiber as the food moves through the digestive system a second time. Not all hind-gut fermenters use the coprophagy system. Rats and rabbits are examples of hind-gut fermenters that use coprophagy, while horses are examples of hind-gut fermenters that don't.