In which one of the following processes CO2 is not released?
- Aerobic respiration in plants
- Aerobic respiration in animals
- Alcoholic fermentation
- Lactic fermentation
Answer
(4) Lactic fermentation
Solution
Aerobic respiration (plants and animals) releases CO2 in link reaction and Krebs cycle.
Alcoholic fermentation: Pyruvic acid Ethanol + CO2.
As per NCERT, in lactic acid fermentation (e.g. muscle cells, some bacteria) pyruvic acid is reduced to lactic acid by lactate dehydrogenase using NADH; no CO2 is released.
Answer: (4)