The Metabolic Processes Called Fermentation

question 38

Multiple Choice

The metabolic processes called fermentation

• A) are alternatives for the pentose phosphate pathway.
• B) produce substrates for the Krebs cycle.
• C) use an organic molecule as a final electron acceptor.
• D) produce substrates for glycolysis.
• E) occur only when oxygen is readily available.

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