What is fermentation ? Name two organic compounds produced in the process .

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Fermentation is a metabolic process in which an organism converts a carbohydrate such as starch or sugar, into an alcohol or an acid. For example, yeast performs fermentation to obtain energy by converting sugar into alcohol. Bacteria perform fermentation, converting carbohydrates into lactic acid.
Two organic compounds produced in the process are CO2 and alcohol.

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