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Photosynthesis and Respiration for 400:

Describe Anaerobic Respiration: Scroll down to see answer.

Begins with Glycolysis, the splitting of glucose. The glucose breaks down into PGAL (with the help of 2 ATPs, leaves 2 ADP and 2 Phosphates), which turns into pyruvate (which the help of 4 ADPs and 4 Phosphates, leaves 4 ATPs). Glycolysis gains 2 ATP. Next is the Fermentation stage.
Lactic Acid Fermentation: The pyruvate is used to form lactic acid, which makes your muscles stronger.
Alcoholic Fermentation: The pyruvate is used to form Ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide.


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Photosynthesis and Respiration for 400: Describe Anaerobic Respiration: Scroll down to see answer. Begins with Glycolysis, the splitting of glucose. The glucose breaks down into PGAL (with the help of 2 ATPs, leaves 2 ADP and 2 Phosphates), which turns into pyruvate (which the help of 4 ADPs and 4 Phosphates, leaves 4 ATPs). Glycolysis gains 2 ATP. Next is the Fermentation stage. Lactic Acid Fermentation: The pyruvate is used to form lactic acid, which makes your muscles stronger. Alcoholic Fermentation: The pyruvate is used to form Ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide.