Question

Explain the ways in which glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen. ( 3m )​

Answer 1

Answer:

There are two ways.

One in complete abscence of O2 which produces alcohol the process is also called Fermentation.

And 2nd is in a low amount of oxygen which produces lactic acid (major cause of crambs in muscles)

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Answer 2

In the absence of oxygen When breakdown of glucose is carried out in the absence of oxygen in a cell, it is called as anaerobic respiration. This process is called as fermentation in microbes. Ethyl alcohol or lactic acid is produced by the breakdown of pyruvate.