Fermentation

Multiple Choice

What does it mean that fermentation is an anaerobic process?

• Fermentation is an anaerobic process, meaning it occurs without oxygen.
• Fermentation produces energy through aerobic respiration.
• Fermentation is a process that only occurs in plants.
• Fermentation requires high levels of oxygen.

Multiple Choice

Why do cells perform fermentation instead of aerobic respiration (cellular respiration)?

• To produce more ATP

• Because oxygen is not available

• To create carbon dioxide for breathing

• To make more glucose

Multiple Choice

What is a common result of lactic acid fermentation in humans?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Muscle fatigue and soreness

• Increased ATP production

• Formation of ethanol

Multiple Choice

Which process generates more ATP?

• Fermentation

• Aerobic Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis