The Main Goal of Fermentation Is to Sustain ATP Production

question 37

Multiple Choice

The main goal of fermentation is to sustain ATP production by glycolysis. This is accomplished by

• A) passing the electrons on NADH to pyruvic acid, regenerating NAD+ so glycolysis can continue.
• B) enables the cell to use its respiratory chain without oxygen being available.
• C) producing acids and alcohols which the microorganism can use as an alternative nutrient source when glucose is not available.
• D) producing acids which lower cellular pH to promote more efficient ATP recharge.
• E) diverting glycolysis intermediates into the pentose phosphate pathway.

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