I keep getting “Fermentation” questions wrong in Respiration in Plants. What's the trap?
thinking fermentation gives a lot of energy.
The usual trap: thinking fermentation gives a lot of energy. How to avoid it: without oxygen you get only ~2 ATP — aerobic respiration gives far more. Go back to the definition — anaerobic breakdown of pyruvate into ethanol or lactic acid, releasing very little ATP.
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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