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1
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types of fermentation

A

alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation

2
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alcoholic fermentation

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organism- bacteria and yeast(bread)
-anaerobic
product- 2 ethyl alcohol and 2 carbon atoms

3
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lactic acid fermentation

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organism- humans and most living organisms
-anaerobic
product- 3 lactic acids and 3 carbon atoms

4
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purpose of fermentation

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it is a way to regenerate NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue

5
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benefits of fermentation

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  1. does not require oxygen

2. its very fast