Fermentation Is Inefficient in Using the Energy Found in Food

question 27

Multiple Choice

Fermentation is inefficient in using the energy found in food molecules and the resulting alcohol can be toxic to the organism producing it.Which of the following is not a reason why an organism would utilize fermentation?

• A)If glucose levels are not high,there may be time to disperse the toxic alcohol waste.
• B)The organism can survive short spells of anaerobic conditions and maintain growth and reproduction.
• C)Fermentation can provide a rapid burst of ATP since it does not have to go through the full breakdown cycle.
• D)Fermentation is the preferred process,even when oxygen is available.
• E)For very small organisms,fermentation can be a simple process and is less complicated than cellular respiration.

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