Which of the following statements about fermentation is not true?
A)Fermentation involves the citric acid cycle.
B)Fermentation does not require oxygen.
C)Fermentation can produce lactic acid.
D)Fermentation produces a net two ATP molecules.
E)Fermentation can produce alcohol.

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Fermentation does not involve the citric acid cycle. Fermentation is an alternative pathway for ATP production that occurs in the absence of oxygen, and produces a net yield of two ATP molecules. Lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation are two common types of fermentation, which can produce lactic acid and alcohol, respectively.

Which of the Following Statements About Fermentation Is Not True