ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Biochemical Taxonomy
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Chlorella
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Fermentation Products
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Lactic Acid
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Acetic Acid
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Formic Acid
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Glycerol
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Ethanol
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Hydrogen
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The products of glucose fermentation were studied in 87 strains of the genus Chlorella. Lactic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, glycerol, ethanol, H2 and CO2 were identified. The lactic acid was shown to be d(-)lactic acid. The pattern of fermentation products is species-specific and can therefore be used as a taxonomic character. Lactic acid was found in C. fusca (varieties vacuolata, fusca, and rubescens), C. zofingiensis, C. vulgaris (var. vulgaris and f. tertia), and C. protothecoides. Formic acid and H2 appeared in those species which contain hydrogenase. Rather large amounts of glycerol were produced only by the most salt-tolerant species C. luteoviridis, C. saccharophila, and C. protothecoides.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00436324
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