Question

How much energy is released in lactic acid and alcohol fermentation?

• A. Less than 7 per cent
• B. More than 7 per cent
• C. More than 50 per cent
• D. More than 75 per cent

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Less than 7 per cent

• In both lactic acid and alcohol fermentation not much energy is released; less than 7 per cent of the energy in glucose is released and not all of it is trapped as high energy bonds of ATP.