Bacterial fermentation of sugars usually results in ___________ end products whereas breakdown of proteins and amino acids results in the formation of __________ end products.

a - acidic........alkaline
b - acidic......alcoholic
c - alkaline........acidic
d - alkaline.......sulfide
d - alcohol........acidic


Answer: a - acidic........alkaline

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