Question
Biology Question on respiration in plants
What amount of energy is released from glucose during lactic acid fermentation?
A
Approximately 15%
B
More than 18%
C
About 10%
D
Less than 7%
Answer
Less than 7%
Explanation
Solution
Fermentation only releases less than seven percent of the energy found in glucose, and not all of it is stored as ATP.
So, the correct option is (D): Less than 7%