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What is a reason for the cells to use lactic acid fermentation instead of waiting for more oxygen?
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∙ 12y ago
Because it gives quick energy for a short time... however it is not good because this fermentation is producing alcohol as a by product that is breaking down your muscles that's why its good to breath regularly.
Adonis Herman
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∙ 12y agoBecause it gives quick energy for a short time... however it is not good because this fermentation is producing alcohol as a by product that is breaking down your muscles that's why its good to breath regularly.
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∙ 12y agoThe reason lactic acid is produced is because there is no oxygen available. In Aerobic respiration you need oxygen as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chainwithout it the only respiration reaction that can still take place is the production pyruvic acid (a 3 carbon chain) from glucose. This is what happens in Anaerobic respiration, the build up of pyruvic acid in the cell would eventually cause glycolysis to stop so instead the pyruvic acid is converted by enzymes into lactic acid.
When oxygen becomes available again extra is needed to fist turn the lactic acid into pyruvic acid and then for aerobic respiration to continue.
An example of how this works: When you exercise oxygen is used up much more quickly than when resting (for many reasons like ATP requirement etc). Because there is no or a lack of oxygen available the cells begin aerobically respiring and lactic acid is produced. After you finish exercising you might notice you continue breathing faster than normal for a while this is because your body needs extra oxygen to turn the lactic acid back into pyruvic acid before it continues aerobic respiration.
...And a slightly more direct answer: The cells can't wait for oxygen because they continuously respire (or you'd probably die!) because you need one of the products - ATP. Although anaerobic respiration (just glycolysis) doesn't produce much ATP, it's better than nothing and you still get the rest of the ATP from the pyruvic acid when oxygen is available again.
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∙ 13y agoWhen there is no oxygen present for the cell to undergo the Krebs Cycle and the Electron Transport System.
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∙ 14y agoin glycolysis nadh is made , in order to continue with glycolysis you need more nad, in acid fermentation nadh is recycled back to nad
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∙ 9y agoIt allows for the production of two ATPs without the use of oxygen, and it restores NAD+ so it can be used during glycolysis.
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What is the difference between Lactic acid fermentation and Aerobic equation?
The main difference between lactic acid fermentation and aerobic equation is the presence of oxygen. Lactic acid fermentation does not require oxygen, while in aerobic equation, oxygen is present.
What are the 2 types of fermentation and what do each produce?
The two types of fermentation are alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation is also referred to as ethanol fermentation.
Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscle cells when is in low supply?
Lactic acid fermentation occurs due to the lack of oxygen in the the muscle cells Aerobic respiration requires oxygen as an electron receiver to complete the electron transport system, so without it, the cells will be unable to undergo normal respiration and will resort to lactic acid fermentation
Which type of fermentation causes muscle soreness?
Muscles use aerobic respiration to metabolize the energy they need to function. When they have insufficient oxygen to metabolize all the energy they need, they use anaerobic respiration in the form of fermentation. The Lactic acid which is created as a by product of fermentation builds up in the muscles and causes soreness.
Distinguish between the products of the two types of fermentation discussed in this section?
There are two types of fermentation ususally studied in Biology: Alcoholic Fermentation and Lactic Acid Fermentation. Both types have the same reactants: Pyruvic acid and NADH, both of which are products of glycolysis. In alcoholic fermentation, the major products are alcohol and carbon dioxide. In lactic acid fermentation, the major product is lactic acid. For both types of fermentation, there is a side product: NAD+ which is recycled back to glycolysis so that small amounts of ATP can continue to be produced in the absence of oxygen. Im a beast
What is the difference between Lactic acid fermentation and Aerobic equation?
The main difference between lactic acid fermentation and aerobic equation is the presence of oxygen. Lactic acid fermentation does not require oxygen, while in aerobic equation, oxygen is present.
Does lactic acid fermentation produce oxygen?
No
Yeasts can produce ATP by either fermentation or chemiosmosis thus they are?
Fermentation the process of producing ATPs without the presence of oxygen.2 types of fermentation: Alcohol fermentation and lactic acid fermentation.Alcohol fermentation: Some types of yeast, for instance, will produce lots of ATP and carbon dioxide if they have plenty of oxygen, but if they lack oxygen, then they produce alcohol instead of lactic acid.
What happens when your muscles cells run out of oxygen?
Cells that do not require oxygen go through anaerobic respiration, which is a form of cellular respiration that uses fermentation to turn energy into useful energy. There are two types of anaerobic respiration, lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation. Muscle cells do this when they run out of oxygen and go through fermentation instead. The product of this type of fermentation from muscle cells is lactic acid. Lactic acid is toxic and causes soreness and fatigue. Anybody who has been sore after exercise has experienced lactic acid fermentation.
What is the type of fermentation used by human muscles in low oxygen conditions?
Human muscle cells undergo lactic acid fermentation in low oxygen conditions.
What are the 2 types of fermentation and what do each produce?
The two types of fermentation are alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation is also referred to as ethanol fermentation.
What are the two kinds of fermentation?
1.) Alcoholic fermentation 2.) Lactic acid fermentation
What is less likely to happen in lactic fermentation?
involvement of oxygen
If oxygen is not needed in a cell process the process is .?
A+ students - anaerobic The process in which cells don't use oxygen is called Fermentation. Fermentation and lactic acid fermentation are different, lactic acid fermentation uses the oxygen faster than you can breathe so you feel muscle pains.
What type of fermentation has lactic acid as an end product?
Lactic acid fermentation. This type of fermentation occurs when your muscles need more oxygen for energy, so fermentation gives your muscles a little extra energy.
Lactic acid fermentation occurs in muscle cells when is in low supply?
Lactic acid fermentation occurs due to the lack of oxygen in the the muscle cells Aerobic respiration requires oxygen as an electron receiver to complete the electron transport system, so without it, the cells will be unable to undergo normal respiration and will resort to lactic acid fermentation
What is Lactic acid fermentation used for?
As all fermentation is primarily used for; to generate ATP without the use of oxygen.
