A Fermentation Pathway Is an Oxidative Pathway in Which the Electrons

question 25

Multiple Choice

A fermentation pathway is an oxidative pathway in which the electrons that are released from a nutrient molecule are transferred to molecules created by the catabolism of the nutrient.In lactic acid fermentation,what molecule receives electrons?

• A) pyruvate
• B) glucose
• C) lactic acid
• D) ethanol

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