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why in yeast anaerobic respiration is known as ferementation.

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Fermentation is the process by which glucose is converted into either alcohol or lactic acid in the absence of oxygen. It is also known as anaerobic respiration. Fermentation occurs in some bacteria, yeasts and in the muscles during heavy exercise.

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Q. Differentiate between :
Fermentation and anaerobic respiration

Q. Fermentation is a type of anaerobic respiration that occurs in yeast and bacteria. What is the function of fermentation?
I. Regenerate

N A D^{+}

from NADH
II. Produce oxygen as a waste product
Ill. Produce ATP

Q. Which of the following statement are correct?
A. Pyruvate can be converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by yeast.
B. Fermentation takes place in aerobic bacteria.
C. Fermentation takes place in mitochondria
D. Fermentation is a kind of anaerobic respiration.

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) Pyruvate can be converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by Yeast.
(ii) Fermentation takes place in aerobic bacteria.
(iii) Fermentation takes place in mitochondria.
(iv) Fermentation is a form of anaerobic respiration.

What is anaerobic respiration? What happens during anaerobic respiration in yeast?

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