How much ATP does lactic acid fermentation produce?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the amount of ATP produced during the process of lactic acid fermentation, which is a biological process that occurs in some organisms to generate energy under anaerobic conditions.
Answer
2 ATP
The final answer is 2 ATP
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The final answer is 2 ATP
More Information
During lactic acid fermentation, glucose is converted into two lactate molecules and the energy yield is 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule. This process is anaerobic, meaning it does not require oxygen.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the ATP yield of lactic acid fermentation with that of aerobic respiration, which is much higher.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Fermentation and anaerobic respiration | Cellular respiration (article) - khanacademy.org
- How many ATP molecules are released during formation of lactic ... - byjus.com
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