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What Is Fermentation? C H O energy
Fermentation is a cellular process 6 12 6
that breaks down sugar molecules glucose
and produces energy, without the
use of oxygen.
ATP
Alcoholic Fermentation yeast cells
Alcoholic fermentation occurs when
single-celled organisms, such as
yeast, break down sugar into carbon
dioxide and energy.
sugar carbon + energy
dioxide
When yeast is added to bread dough, carbon dioxide is released that causes
the bread to rise.
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