Fermentation

Summary: Anaerobic respiration in some microorganisms produces ethanol and carbon dioxide, instead of lactic acid. This process is called fermentation. Fermentation is a type of anaerobic respiration because the microorganism respires without oxygen. Tags: science student-book-7 biology Created: 2026-05-21 Last Updated: 2026-05-21

Fermentation

Anaerobic respiration in some microorganisms produces ethanol and carbon dioxide, instead of lactic acid. This process is called fermentation. Fermentation is a type of anaerobic respiration because the microorganism respires without oxygen.

Source

This concept is from the [Science Student Book 7](Science Student Book 7/Biology/Body Systems/2.8 Anaerobic respiration.md), Biology section.