7. Distinguish between the following:
(b) Glycolysis and Fermentation
Glycolysis | Fermentation |
It is the first step of respiration which occurs without the requirement of oxygen and is common to both aerobic and anaerobic modes of respiration | It is anaerobic respiration or respiration which does not require oxygen |
Glycolysis produces pyruvic acid | Fermentation produces different products such as ethanol and lactic acid. |
It produces two molecules of NADH per glucose molecule | It uses NADH produced during glycolysis. |