Question

Name two types of fermentation and why they are called so?

Answer 1

Dear student,
The two types of fermentation are alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation are named because ethanol is produced during this fermentation. Lactic acid fermentation is named because lactic acid is produced as the final product in this fermentation. Equation of both the reaction is given below.
Alcoholic fermentation
C₆H₁₂O₆ →​ 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO<sub>2

​</sub> Lactic acid fermentation​
Pyruvic acid + NADH →​ Lactic acid + NAD<sup>+

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