Question

Which statement is incorrect regarding fermentation? 

I. It is anaerobic respiration which does not require oxygen. 

II. It generally utilises NADH produced during glycolysis. 

III. It does not produce ATP. 

IV. It produces pyruvic acid. Choose the correct option. 

(a) I and IV 

(b) II, III 

(c) Only IV 

(d) Only II

Answer 1

Answer is (c) Only IV

The statement (IV) is incorrect regarding fermentation. It is corrected as follows.

The common products released during fermentation process are ethanol (and CO₂) and lactic acid.