Fermentation is inhibited in presence of molecular oxygen

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The bacteriumE. coli is a ‘switch hitter’ – that is, it can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen. However,fermentation is inhibited in the presence of molecular oxygen. Suggest a reason for this observation.

Reference no: EM13533458

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