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Ethanol is the end product of alcoholic fermentation.

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Important Questions on Life Process: Nutrition, Transportation, Respiration, Excretion

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Differentiate between fermentation in yeast and aerobic respiration on the basis of end products formed.
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Where does glucose get oxidised to lactic acid in our bodies? (Muscles/ Liver)
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A product is formed in our muscles due to breakdown of glucose when there is lack of oxygen. Name the product and also mention the effect of buildup of this product.
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What are the different ways in which glucose is oxidized to provide energy in various organisms?
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The conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid or ethanol in anaerobic respiration takes place in which organelle?
 
MEDIUM
Why do you go breathing deeply even when your hard physical exercise is over?
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Identify the organism in which pyruvic acid gets converted to lactic acid in the absence of oxygen.
 
HARD
What is the reason for muscle fatigue? How does the chemical causing muscle fatigue develop?
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Write one example each to illustrate the following:
(i) Fermentation
(ii) Esterification
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Energy is needed by all the cells. They get this by oxidation of food. Do all cells need oxygen to produce energy?
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In human muscles, deficiency of oxygen results in breakdown of pyruvate into