What is respiration without oxygen called?

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Anaerobic respiration:
Respiration in the absence of oxygen is called anaerobic respiration.
It is also termed fermentation.
In this process, glucose is partially broken down anaerobically which produces two ATP.
In bacteria, fermentation yield lactic acid.
On the other hand, yeast fermentation yield ethanol, which we use as beverages.

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