What is the difference between lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation?

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Lactic acid fermentation is a metabolic process by which some bacteria produces lactic acid from pyruvic acid.
Alcoholic fermentation is a biochemical process by which sugar is converted into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide by some bacteria and yeast.
Lactic acid fermentation Alcoholic fermentation
1. In this process, pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid. 1. In this process, pyruvic acid is converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
2. No gas is released in this process. 2.Carbon dioxide is released in this process.
3. It is a metabolic process. 3. It is a biochemical process.
4. It occurs in animal tissue. 4. It occurs in plant tissues.
5. It is used in the production of yoghurt, cheese and other milk products. 5. It is used in the production of wine, beer, vinegar and bread .
Example : Lactobacillus Example : Yeast

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Lactic acid fermentation	Alcoholic fermentation
1. In this process, pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid.	1. In this process, pyruvic acid is converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
2. No gas is released in this process.	2.Carbon dioxide is released in this process.
3. It is a metabolic process.	3. It is a biochemical process.
4. It occurs in animal tissue.	4. It occurs in plant tissues.
5. It is used in the production of yoghurt, cheese and other milk products.	5. It is used in the production of wine, beer, vinegar and bread .
Example : Lactobacillus	Example : Yeast