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はっこう 発酵
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. fermentation; zymosis​
Wikipedia definition
2. Fermentation (biochemistry)​Fermentation is the process of extracting energy from the oxidation of organic compounds, such as carbohydrates, using an endogenous electron acceptor, which is usually an organic compound. In contrast, respiration is where electrons are donated to an exogenous electron acceptor, such as oxygen, via an electron transport chain. Fermentation is important in anaerobic conditions when there is no oxidative phosphorylation to maintain the production of ATP by glycolysis.
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Other forms
醗酵 【はっこう】、醱酵 【はっこう】
Notes
醱酵: Rarely-used kanji form.

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