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The lactic acid is generally produced by members of the genus lactobacillus. These bacteria are generally harmless to humans. The acidic environment they create, however, harms other bacteria and prevents these potentially dangerous bacteria from growing. So, overall, the food that's being preserved will have predominantly only one type of bacteria in it, which is not harmful to humans.

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What happens to pyruvic acid after there is no oxygen?

If oxygen is present it is converted to Acetyl-CoA and enters citric acid cycle If oxygen is not present is will become lactic acid and /or ethanol


When no oxygen is present for muscle cells after glycolysis the cells will produce?

Muscle cells begin producing Lactic Acid, which gives them what they need to keep on functioning. This mechanism works only for a short time though since it later crystalizes and causes pain Answers: Lactate


Why does lactic acid form?

Under normal circumstances, your cells produce the energy they need to move and/or resist loads by combusting sugars (aerobic). There are, however, circumstances in which the supply of oxygen to cells is insufficient to keep up with the demand. one example of this might be muscle cells in the legs of someone who is sprinting a long distance. the sprinting person cannot breathe in oxygen fast enough to supply the muscle. another example could be a pathological condition such as a heart attack. without proper blood flow - blood will not get oxygenated and as a result muscles will have to work in the absence of oxygen (even for someone "at rest" when cells must obtain their energy in the absence of oxygen, the metabolic by-product is lactic acid.


Of what importance are lactic acid fermentaion and alcoholic fermentation to the cells that use these pathways?

Is important for many reasons like having sex for example .... when you are having sex you may be going at it to hard and run out of oxygen, you are not going to want to stop and neither is your body so your cell go to the process of lactic-acid wish does not require oxygen and you will be able to finish the job with no problem at all ..... :)


When a person is no longer able to deliver enough oxygen to muscle cells during heavy exercise the cells begin to carry out anaerobic respiration which is the same type carried out by many bacteria?

During anaerobic respiration, muscle cells start producing energy without oxygen by breaking down glucose into lactic acid. This process helps generate ATP to keep muscle contractions going, but it also leads to the accumulation of lactic acid, causing muscle fatigue and soreness. This type of respiration is common in situations where oxygen supply is limited, such as during intense exercise.

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When oxygen is scarce cellular pyruvic acid will be converted to?

When oxygen is scarce, cellular pyruvic acid will be converted to lactic acid through a process called lactic acid fermentation. This process helps regenerate NAD+ to keep glycolysis running in the absence of oxygen.


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They cover it in salt. this preserves it.


What are some good ways to keep food from spoiling?

Put it in the garbage (Kidding)


What happens to pyruvic acid after there is no oxygen?

If oxygen is present it is converted to Acetyl-CoA and enters citric acid cycle If oxygen is not present is will become lactic acid and /or ethanol


How can lactic acid stop?

Lactic acid is Muscular problem. to stop lactic acid the one should follow following steps..1. Stretch your muscles.2. Heat your muscles.3. Cool down your muscles.4. keep your Activity high level.5. Eat Healthy food.


Why does muscle tissue break down during exercise?

A+students - lactic acid lactic acid buildup. the harder you workout the more lactic acid is built up. the body can't keep up with this production and will "tire" out


What food wrapper keep an apple from spoiling the least?

the food wraper that keeps an apple from spoiling would be not a container but lemon juice keeps apples from getting brown and ishy ~ godd luck


What is the main ingrediant in frozen foods that keeps them from spoiling?

Preservatives are used to keep food from spoiling. The ubiquitous monosodium glutamate is the most famous of these and is found in virtually everything.


When no oxygen is present for muscle cells after glycolysis the cells will produce?

Muscle cells begin producing Lactic Acid, which gives them what they need to keep on functioning. This mechanism works only for a short time though since it later crystalizes and causes pain Answers: Lactate


Why are preservatives used in foods?

preservatives are used in foods to keep the food from spoiling in a short period of time