The process of fermentation can be considered to be

Options

A. dehydration
B. oxidation
C. anaerobic respiration
D. aerobic respiration

Answer

C

Explanation

Anaerobic oxidation is far less efficient than aerobic oxidation . Pasteur showed that fermentation can take place in the absence of air . The common equations are written in the following manner : Aerobic respiration :
`C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 to 6H_2O + 6CO_2 ` + Energy (673 calories )
Anaerobic respiration (alcoholic Fermentation) : `C_6H_12O_6 + 2C_2H_5OH + 2CO_2 ` + Energy (25 calories )