Fermentation Is Inefficient in Using the Energy Found in Food

question 3

Multiple Choice

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.

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