Which of the following is a major difference between lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?

Alcohol fermentation releases carbon dioxide, while lactic acid fermentation does not.

Alcohol fermentation requires aerobic conditions, while lactic acid fermentation requires anaerobic conditions.

Alcohol fermentation occurs in prokaryotes, while lactic acid fermentation occurs in eukaryotes.

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Grant Gill

Chemistry

22 August, 11:54

Which of the following is a major difference between lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?

Alcohol fermentation releases carbon dioxide, while lactic acid fermentation does not.

Alcohol fermentation requires aerobic conditions, while lactic acid fermentation requires anaerobic conditions.

Alcohol fermentation occurs in prokaryotes, while lactic acid fermentation occurs in eukaryotes.

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Zachariah Fisher · Answer 1

I believe the correct response is the 3rd option.

Belinda Sellers · Answer 2

Out of the choices given, the major difference between lactic acid and alcohol fermentation is that alcohol fermentation occurs in prokaryotes, while acid fermentation occurs in eukaryotes. The correct answer is C.