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AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1998

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    Of the total potential energy of glucose only about 15% is conserved as the potential energy of ATP and about 50% is lost as heat during alcoholic fermentation. The remaining energy is accounted for by the

    A)  \[C{{O}_{2}}\]produced

    B)  NADH produced

    C)  growth and reproduction of yeast cells

    D)  none of the above.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    : During alcoholic fermentation, from 1 molecule of glucose 2 molecules of pyruvic acid are formed and from these 2 molecules of pyruvic acid 2 molecules of ethyl alcohol and 2 molecules of carbon dioxide are produced. Energy released during fermentation is utilized by the organism for its metabolic activities.


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