In fermentation, what is the final electron acceptor?
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The question is asking about the final electron acceptor in the process of fermentation, which is a biochemical process. Specifically, it's looking for information related to cellular respiration and metabolic pathways.
Answer
Pyruvate
The final electron acceptor in fermentation is typically pyruvate.
Answer for screen readers
The final electron acceptor in fermentation is typically pyruvate.
More Information
Pyruvate plays a crucial role in regenerating NAD+ from NADH, allowing glycolysis to continue producing small amounts of ATP even in the absence of oxygen.
Sources
- Fermentation - Microbiology - courses.lumenlearning.com
- 8.4: Fermentation - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
- Biochemistry : Lactic Acid Fermentation - Varsity Tutors - varsitytutors.com
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