Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Fermentation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of fermentation?

• A) the production of energy by oxidative-level phosphorylation
• B) the complete catabolism of glucose to CO₂ and H₂O
• C) the production of energy by both substrate and oxidative phosphorylation
• D) the partial oxidation of glucose with organic molecules serving as electron acceptors
• E) the partial reduction of glucose to pyruvic acid

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