Fermentation takes place where?
In the absence of oxygen, fermentation takes place in the cytoplasm.
What happens in animal cells
In animal cells, pyruvate is converted to lactate in a reversible reaction.
What happens in plants and yeast?
In plants and yeast, ethanol and CO2 are produced in an irreversible reaction.
What does fermentation result in
Fermentation results in much less ATP being produced than in aerobic respiration.
What is the role of ATP in the transfer of energy?
ATP is used to transfer energy to cellular processes which require energy.