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What are the two enzymes involved in the conversion of pyruvic acid to CO2 and ethanol in yeast fermentation?
What are the two enzymes involved in the conversion of pyruvic acid to CO2 and ethanol in yeast fermentation?
pyruvic acid decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase
What is the end product of fermentation in bacteria?
What is the end product of fermentation in bacteria?
lactic acid
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of pyruvic acid to lactic acid in animal cells?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of pyruvic acid to lactic acid in animal cells?
lactate dehydrogenase
What is the reducing agent in both lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?
What is the reducing agent in both lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?
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How much energy is released in lactic acid and alcohol fermentation compared to the energy in glucose?
How much energy is released in lactic acid and alcohol fermentation compared to the energy in glucose?
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What are the two enzymes involved in the conversion of pyruvic acid to CO2 and ethanol in yeast fermentation?
What are the two enzymes involved in the conversion of pyruvic acid to CO2 and ethanol in yeast fermentation?
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What is the reducing agent in both lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?
What is the reducing agent in both lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?
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What is the end product of fermentation in bacteria?
What is the end product of fermentation in bacteria?
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What happens to pyruvic acid in animal cells when oxygen is inadequate for cellular respiration?
What happens to pyruvic acid in animal cells when oxygen is inadequate for cellular respiration?
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How much of the energy in glucose is released in lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?
How much of the energy in glucose is released in lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?
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