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Fermentation
Chapter Name : Respiration In Plants
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_14_03_01
Topic Name : Fermentation
Sub Topic Name : Fermentation
Introduction

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.

Real Life Question:

Why do plants need energy?

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Aerobic Aerobic means that the respiration takes place using oxygen.
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Encyclopedia Read about Glycolysis in plants.
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What you learn in Theory:

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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