Fermentation

When a d where does fermentation occur?

occurs in the cytosol when no oxygen is present (called anaerobic)
What phase of cellular respiration also occurs in fermentation?

glycolysis
What are the two types of fermentation?

Alcohol fermentation and Lactic Acid Fermentation
Where does alcohol fermentation occur?

occurs in plants and fungi and is used to make beer and wine
Where does lactic acid fermentation occur?

occurs in animals and is the cause of pain in muscles after workout
What are the end products of alcohol fermentation?
- 2 ATP (substrate-level phosphorylation)
- 2 CO2
- 2 ethanols
What are the end products of lactic acid fermentation?
- 2 ATP (substrate-level phosphorylation)
- 2 Lactic acids

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Fermentation

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Fermentation flash cards

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2010-06-18T21:43:14Z

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