21. The bacteria produce lactic acid , as well as simple alcohols and other hydrocarbons. 22. Lactic acid fermentation and ethanol fermentation can occur in the absence of oxygen.23. All of a sudden now the lactic acid builds up in your legs. 24. Ammonium lactate is a mix of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. 25. Lactic acid and pyruvic acid are later derived from these molecules.26. The equation for the oxidation of glucose to lactic acid is: 27. Lactic acid producing bacteria have been used to produce silver nanoparticles.28. Lactic acid bacteria produce the antimicrobial nisin which further enhances preservation.29. Lactic acid bacteria have antagonistic properties that make them particularly useful as biopreservatives.30. Skim milk is held until lactic acid bacteria acidify and coagulate its proteins.
