Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Putrescency

👉 Putrescency is a metabolic byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in the gut, produced as part of the breakdown of carbohydrates. It serves as an energy source for the bacteria and yeast that live on the surface of the intestine and produces waste products such as ammonia, urea, and carbon dioxide. Putrescency is also involved in the fermentation process, where it can be used to produce alcohol or other metabolites.

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