Types of fermentation-Chemical equations

Question

Write down the two types of fermentation. And also write down their chemical equations.

Answer 1

The two major types of the fermentation are lactic fermentation and alcoholic fermentation.

In the alcoholic fermentation pyruvic acid, intermediate molecule, is changed in ethanol with the emancipation of carbon dioxide. The alcoholic fermentation equation is:

C₆ H₁₂ O₆ + 2 ADP + P --> 2 C₂ H₅ OH + 2 CO₂ + 2 ATP

In the lactic fermentation pyruvic acid is altered in lactic acid and there is refusal of production of the carbon dioxide. The lactic fermentation equation is as follows:

C₆ H₁₂ O₆ + 2 ADP + P --> 2 C₃ H₅ OOH + 2 ATP