Analysis of Growth Rate and Metabolic Activity in Ethanol Production
This study evaluates the growth rate and respiratory quotient (RQ) during glucose uptake in yeast, specifically focusing on ethanol production. Results indicate a glucose uptake rate of 5 mmol/gDCW/hr with varying growth phases (P1-P7). The secretion profile shows production rates of ethanol, glycerol, acetate, and succinate, along with corresponding oxygen uptake rates. These metrics provide insights into cellular metabolism and efficiency of ethanol fermentation under different growth conditions.
Analysis of Growth Rate and Metabolic Activity in Ethanol Production
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A Growth Rate and RQ (Glucose Uptake Rate = 5 mmol/gDCW/hr) LOethanol LOgrowth P7 P6-P4 P3 P2 P1 0.5 20 0.4 15 0.3 RQ (x) Growth (◊) (1/hr) 10 0.2 5 0.1 0 0 0 4 8 12 16 Oxygen Uptake Rate (mmol/gDCW/hr) B Secretion Profile (Glucose Uptake Rate = 5 mmol/gDCW/hr) LOethanol LOgrowth P7 P6-P4 P3 P2 P1 0.1 10 8 0.08 Ethanol (□), Glycerol (∆)(mmol/gDCW/hr) 0.06 6 Acetate (x), Succinate (○)(mmol/gDCW/hr) 4 0.04 0.02 2 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Oxygen Uptake Rate (mmol/gDCW/hr)