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NADH is oxidised to `NAD^(+)` rather slowly in fermentation, however the reaction is very vigorous in case of aerobic respiration

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Respiration**: - Respiration is a biochemical process where energy is released from organic molecules, primarily glucose, through the breaking of chemical bonds. 2. **Types of Respiration**: - There are two main types of respiration: - **Aerobic Respiration**: Occurs in the presence of oxygen. - **Anaerobic Respiration (Fermentation)**: Occurs in the absence of oxygen. 3. **Aerobic Respiration Process**: - In aerobic respiration, glucose is broken down into pyruvate during glycolysis. - When oxygen is available, pyruvate enters the mitochondria and undergoes further oxidation in the Krebs cycle, leading to the production of ATP and other high-energy molecules. 4. **Anaerobic Respiration Process**: - In anaerobic respiration, glucose is also converted into pyruvate through glycolysis. - However, in the absence of oxygen, pyruvate is converted into either lactate (in animals) or ethanol and carbon dioxide (in yeast), which is known as fermentation. 5. **NADH Oxidation**: - In aerobic respiration, NADH (the reduced form of NAD+) is oxidized back to NAD+ very efficiently during the electron transport chain, which is a vigorous process. - In fermentation, the oxidation of NADH to NAD+ occurs more slowly because it relies on the conversion of pyruvate to lactate or ethanol, which does not involve the electron transport chain. 6. **Conclusion**: - The statement that "NADH is oxidized to NAD+ rather slowly in fermentation" is correct, as fermentation is less efficient in regenerating NAD+ compared to aerobic respiration, where the process is vigorous.
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