Question

Which of the following identifies the purpose of anaerobic fermentation within the body?

a. converts lactic acid to pyruvate for use in the Krebs cycle
b. creates large amounts of ATP for cells to use as a direct energy source
c. produces short-term energy for the cells when oxygen is not available
d. transfers NADH and FADH2 for use in the electron transport chain

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is c. produces short-term energy for the cells when oxygen is not available. This identifies the purpose of anaerobic fermentation within the body. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is (c) Produces short-term energy for the cells when oxygen is not available

The anaerobic fermentation is needed by the body when there is depletion in oxygen level. When the body is in normal conditions, sufficient amount of oxygen is present then aerobic respiration takes place. When there is a condition that the requirement of oxygen is not fulfilled then body shifts to anaerobic fermentation for a short period of time, then it returns back to the normal conditions.