In the process of fermentation, which molecule is primarily produced from glucose?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which molecule is primarily produced from glucose during the fermentation process. The key concepts here involve the biochemical pathways of fermentation and the end products derived from glucose.

More Information

In the process of ethanol fermentation, a single glucose molecule is converted into two molecules of ethanol and two molecules of carbon dioxide. This process does not require oxygen and is often used by yeast and some bacteria.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing ethanol fermentation with lactic acid fermentation, which occurs in muscle cells and results in the production of lactic acid rather than ethanol.

Sources

• Ethanol Fermentation - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
• Fermentation and Anaerobic Respiration - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org