JAMB - Biology (2025 - No. 61)
Glucose → ethanol + CO\(_2\)
The chemical reaction above represents the process of
oxidation
fermentation
glycolysis
photosynthesis
Explanation
Fermentation is an anaerobic metabolic process that converts sugars (like glucose) into acids, gases, or alcohol to produce energy (ATP) for microorganisms, breaking down sugar into pyruvic acid first via glycolysis.
C\(_6\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_6\) → C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH + CO\(_2\)