Why Are Fermentation Reactions Important for Cells

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why are fermentation reactions important for cells?

• A) They utilize oxygen.
• B) They regenerate NAD⁺ so that glycolysis can continue.
• C) They generate oxygen.
• D) They produce alcohol used in alcoholic beverages.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an undesirable behavior by introducing a negative stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A system of education where the level of a response is modified through reinforcement or deterrents.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic survival need and is inherently reinforcing without learning, such as food, water, or warmth.