AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION FERMENTATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fermentation, an example of anaerobic respiration, is a:
A
life process that occurs when no oxygen is available
B
life process that occurs when carbon dioxide and nitrogen is available
C
life process that occurs when hydrogen is available
D
life process that occurs when oxygen is available
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anaerobic respiration is a type of cellular respiration where respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen. Fermentation is an anaerobic pathway-a common pathway in the majority of prokaryotes and unicellular eukaryotes. In this process, glucose is partially oxidised to form acids and alcohol.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fermentation does not require oxygen and is therefore anaerobic. Fermentation will replenish NAD+ from the NADH + H+ produced in glycolysis. One type of fermentation is alcohol fermentation.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two types of fermentation, alcoholic and lactic acid. Fermentation follows glycolysis in the absence of oxygen. Alcoholic fermentation produces ethanol, carbon dioxide, and NAD+. Lactic acid fermentation produces lactic acid (lactate) and NAD+.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aerobic fermentation occurs in the presence of oxygen. It usually occurs at the beginning of the fermentation process. Aerobic fermentation is usually a shorter and more intense process than anaerobic fermentation.

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