What does “Fermentation” actually mean in Respiration in Plants, and why does it matter for NEET?
anaerobic breakdown of pyruvate into ethanol or lactic acid, releasing very little ATP.
In simple words: anaerobic breakdown of pyruvate into ethanol or lactic acid, releasing very little ATP. Getting Fermentation clear matters because NEET questions on Respiration in Plants usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Fermentation
Common mistake
thinking fermentation gives a lot of energy.
Memory tip
without oxygen you get only ~2 ATP — aerobic respiration gives far more.
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