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What is the equation for lactic acid fermentation?
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Lactic acid fermentation is a metabolic process that converts glucose (or other sugars) into cellular energy and lactic acid. The overall equation for lactic acid fermentation can be summarized as follows:
\[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 2 \text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_3 + 2 \text{ATP} \]
In this equation:
- \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \) represents glucose.
- \( \text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_3 \) represents lactic acid.
- \( 2 \text{ATP} \) represents the energy (adenosine triphosphate) produced during the process.
This is a simplified representation, and in reality, the process involves several enzymatic reactions and the involvement of NADH and NAD\(^+\) in the conversion. However, the equation captures the key components of lactic acid fermentation.
\[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 2 \text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_3 + 2 \text{ATP} \]
In this equation:
- \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \) represents glucose.
- \( \text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_3 \) represents lactic acid.
- \( 2 \text{ATP} \) represents the energy (adenosine triphosphate) produced during the process.
This is a simplified representation, and in reality, the process involves several enzymatic reactions and the involvement of NADH and NAD\(^+\) in the conversion. However, the equation captures the key components of lactic acid fermentation.