Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 9 - Pathways That Harvest Chemical Energy - 9.4 In the Absence of Oxygen, Some Energy Is Harvested from Glucose - 9.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 186: 1

Answer

NAD+ is replenished with fermentation which is necessary so that all NAD+ requiring reactions of glycolysis can continue. NAD+ must be reduced in order for cellular respiration of more glucose to progress, so it has be replenished.

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NAD+ is replenished with fermentation which is necessary so that all NAD+ requiring reactions of glycolysis can continue. NAD+ must be reduced in order for cellular respiration of more glucose to progress, so it must be replenished.
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