[Campbell Biology P.37] Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes fermentat... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes fermentation from cellular respiration both aerobic and anaerobic based on the provided content?

  • A: Fermentation always produces more ATP than cellular respiration.
  • B: Cellular respiration, unlike fermentation, can occur without oxygen.
  • C: Fermentation produces ATP without the use of oxygen, while aerobic cellular respiration requires oxygen.
  • D: Only fermentation involves glycolysis.

Explanation

Concept 9.5 states that 'Fermentation and anaerobic respiration enable cells to produce ATP without the use of oxygen.' This confirms fermentation produces ATP without oxygen. Aerobic cellular respiration, however, explicitly involves oxidative phosphorylation which requires oxygen. Glycolysis is common to both processes, and fermentation yields much less ATP than aerobic respiration.