Which of the following best describes alcoholic fermentation?

A. Alcoholic fermentation is the final step of cellular respiration.

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B. In the absence of oxygen, cells release ATP by breaking down

ethanol into glucose and water.

C. In the absence of oxygen, cells release ATP by breaking down

glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

O D. Alcoholic fermentation is the first step of cellular respiration.

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Biology

Miss Piggy

1 August, 14:09

Which of the following best describes alcoholic fermentation?

A. Alcoholic fermentation is the final step of cellular respiration.

.

B. In the absence of oxygen, cells release ATP by breaking down

ethanol into glucose and water.

C. In the absence of oxygen, cells release ATP by breaking down

glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

O D. Alcoholic fermentation is the first step of cellular respiration.

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Answers (2)

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Ethan Leonard · Answer 1

B. In the absence of oxygen, cells release ATP by breaking down

ethanol into glucose and water.

Gringo · Answer 2

I would say C, based on this research. Not 100% sure tho

Explanation:

Ethanol fermentation, also called alcoholic fermentation, is a biological process which converts sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose into cellular energy, producing ethanol and carbon dioxide as by-product