Asked by Listeen Speed on Jul 03, 2024
Which of the following statement(s) about fermentation is/are true?
A) Fermentation can produce alcohol.
B) Fermentation does not require oxygen.
C) Fermentation can produce lactic acid.
D) Fermentation produces a net of two ATP molecules.
E) All the answer choices are true statements about fermentation.
Fermentation
A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.
Alcohol
An organic compound characterized by one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom, commonly used in beverages, medicine, and as a solvent.
Lactic Acid
A compound produced in the muscles during strenuous exercise, responsible for the feeling of muscle fatigue.
- Clarify the importance of oxygen for the process of aerobic respiration and the contribution of fermentation in conditions of anaerobiosis.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the importance of oxygen for the process of aerobic respiration and the contribution of fermentation in conditions of anaerobiosis.