Chapter Name : Respiration In Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_14_03_01 |
Topic Name : Fermentation |
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Sub Topic Name : Fermentation |
During fermentation, the incomplete oxidation of glucose is achieved under anaerobic conditions by sets of reactions where pyruvic acid is converted to CO2 and ethanol.
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Aerobic | Aerobic means that the respiration takes place using oxygen. |
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In fermentation, say by yeast, the incomplete oxidation of glucose is achieved under anaerobic conditions by sets of reactions where pyruvic acid is converted to CO2 and ethanol. The enzymes, pyruvic acid decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase catalyze these reactions.
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