Which statement provides a description and an example of an anaerobic process?
A)Distillation is a way to separate substances in the absence of air
B)Fermentation is the metabolism of sugar by yeast in the absence of air
C)Oxidation occurs on the outside of apples in the presence of air
D)Combustion occurs when a marshmallow is toasted in the presence of air

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Anaerobic process refers to the process of metabolism without the use of oxygen. Fermentation is an example of an anaerobic process where sugar is metabolized by yeast in the absence of air.

Which Statement Provides a Description and an Example of an Anaerobic