How Cells Obtain Energy 4.4 Fermentation Flashcards
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anaerobic cellular respiration
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the use of an electron acceptor other than oxygen to complete metabolism using electron transport-based chemiosmosis
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fermentation
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the steps that follow the partial oxidation of glucose via glycolysis to regenerate NAD+; occurs in the absence of oxygen and uses an organic compound as the final electron acceptor