Question

What happens to carbon during fermentation

Answer 1

basically fermentation means the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.

Answer 2

isn't it the same thing as in glycolysis?

Answer 3

sort of / not exactly.

glycosis is the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid.

Answer 4

Thank you very much. Not I get the diffenrece.

Answer 5

but i havent answered the question yet....

Answer 6

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Ethanol_fermentation-1.svg/2000px-Ethanol_fermentation-1.svg.png

Answer 7

It is oxidized (cellular respiration) It is reduced (lactate fermentation)