Fig. 3 (IMAGE) Osaka University Caption (a) Growth curves of bacteria using chemically synthesized sugars as the substrate. Additional catalytic treatment removed growth inhibitors and improved growth rate. (b) Quantification results of organic acid fermentation using synthesized sugars as the substrate. The production of lactate was observed only when synthesized sugars were added. Credit ChemBioChem 2024, 25, e202300760. Copyright Wiley-VCH GmbH. Reproduced with permission. Usage Restrictions Cannot be used without permission License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.