Fermentation takes place in which componenet of a cell ?
Correct answer: A. Cytoplasm
- A. Cytoplasm
- B. Nucleus
- C. Mitochondria
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Fermentation is anaerobic breakdown of glucose and occurs in the cytoplasm, where glycolysis takes place; it does not require mitochondria. Students may choose mitochondria because aerobic respiration occurs there, but fermentation is used when oxygen-dependent mitochondrial respiration is not occurring.
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