Question

Compare the energy conversions in lactic acid fermentation to those in cellular respiration. Considering the differences in ATP production, why would a cell undergo lactic acid fermentation?

Answer 1

Lactic acid fermentation is caused by anaerobic respiration .
the lactic acid is due to there not being oxygen to fuel the reparation and is a by product of anaerobic repiration .

Answer 2

2 ATPs are produced in fermentation and 38 ATPs are produced in cellular respiration

Step-by-step explanation:

A cell undergo lactic acid fermentation only when there is no oxygen i.e anaerobic condition only. This usually happens when a person do rigorous exercise and the oxygen demand escalate suddenly which is unmet by normal respiration process.

In fermentation, carbohydrates such as starch or sugar convert into lactic acid or alcohol in the absence of oxygen with production of 2 ATP while in cellular (aerobic respiration) nearly 38 ATPs are produced