The Main Purpose for the Fermentation Pathway Is to ________

question 59

Multiple Choice

The main purpose for the fermentation pathway is to ________ when oxygen is absent.

• A)maintain a pool of oxidized NAD⁺
• B)maintain a pool of reduced NADH
• C)generate ATP
• D)provide an alternative fuel to glucose, in the form of alcohol,
• E)drive the citric acid cycle

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Definitions:

Oxygen Saturation

Oxygen saturation denotes the level of oxygen carried by red blood cells through the bloodstream, crucial for assessing respiratory and cardiovascular health.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen transport in the body.

Hypoxemia

An abnormally low concentration of oxygen in the blood, which can impair body function and harm vital tissues.

Impaired Ventilation

A condition where the movement of air in and out of the lungs is reduced or ineffective, leading to difficulty in breathing and oxygenation of the blood.