Why Are Fermentation Reactions Important for Cells

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why are fermentation reactions important for cells?

• A)They produce alcohol which enhances the permeability of their mitochondrial membranes to proton translocation.
• B)They regenerate NAD⁺ so that glycolysis can continue to operate.
• C)They allow the cell to conserve oxygen for the Krebs cycle.
• D)They generate oxygen.

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