NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 20

Question: In which one of the following processes $ CO _2 $ is not released? [AIPMT 2014]

Options:

A) Aerobic respiration in plants

B) Aerobic respiration in animals

C) Alcoholic fermentation

D) Lactate fermentation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Lactic acid fermentation is process by which glucose, fructose and sucrose are converted into energy and the metabolite lactate. It is an anaerobic fermentation reaction occurs in some bacteria and animal cells that allows glycolysis to continue by ensuring that NADH is returned to its oxidised state $ (NA{D^{+}}) $