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mason m
Dec 25, 2015

Fermentation is the first step of cellular respiration, glycolysis. It doesn't require oxygen, hence its other name: anaerobic respiration. Fermentation creates energy, but not nearly as much energy as aerobic respiration would.

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Alcoholic fermentation: pyruvic2 acid #rarr# alcohol and carbon dioxide. #"NAD"^+# forms #"NADH"#, allowing the continued creation of #"ATP"# and process of glycolysis. Makes bread, wine, and biofuels.

Lactic acid fermentation: pyruvic acid #rarr# lactic acid through glycolysis. Allows muscles to work hard and fast

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