Fermenatation Flashcards
1
Q
Fermentation takes place where?
A
In the absence of oxygen, fermentation takes place in the cytoplasm.
2
Q
What happens in animal cells
A
In animal cells, pyruvate is converted to lactate in a reversible reaction.
3
Q
What happens in plants and yeast?
A
In plants and yeast, ethanol and CO2 are produced in an irreversible reaction.
4
Q
What does fermentation result in
A
Fermentation results in much less ATP being produced than in aerobic respiration.
5
Q
What is the role of ATP in the transfer of energy?
A
ATP is used to transfer energy to cellular processes which require energy.
