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Which of the following prevents fermentation in the presence of oxygen?

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Which of the following prevents fermentation in the presence of oxygen?

(a) Long term Crabtree effect

(b) Short term Crabtree effect

(c) Kluyver effect

(d) Pasteur effect

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My query is from Fermentation Biochemistry in portion The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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Correct choice is (d) Pasteur effect

The best I can explain: The inhibition of alcoholic fermentation in the presence of oxygen is known as the Pasteur effect. It is of little importance in Saccharomyces and is only expressed under specific conditions.

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