Asked by amanda kozlek on Jun 25, 2024
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Fermentation is inefficient in using the energy found in food molecules and the resulting alcohol can be toxic to the organism producing it. Which of the following is a reason why an organism would utilize fermentation?
A) Fermentation helps to recycle NAD+ molecules and allows glycolysis to proceed with ATP production.
B) The organism can survive short spells of anaerobic conditions and maintain growth and reproduction.
C) Fermentation can provide a rapid burst of ATP since it does not have to go through the full breakdown cycle.
D) For very small organisms, fermentation can be a simple process and is less complicated than cellular respiration.
E) All of the answer choices are reasons organisms would utilize fermentation.
NAD+ Molecules
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in its oxidized form, serving as an important coenzyme in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another.
Anaerobic Conditions
Environments that lack oxygen, under which certain biological processes occur, such as the fermentation in yeasts.
ATP Production
The process by which cells generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a molecule that provides energy for many cellular processes.
- Grasp the conditions and outcomes of fermentation, including its efficiency and byproducts.
- Comprehend the necessity and function of NAD+ in glycolysis and its recycling during fermentation.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the conditions and outcomes of fermentation, including its efficiency and byproducts.
- Comprehend the necessity and function of NAD+ in glycolysis and its recycling during fermentation.
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