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Step 1 of anaerobic respiration in yeast provides chemical energy in the form of ATP. Step 2 (alcaholic fermentation) produces no further energy;
however it is essential for anaerobic respiration to continue. Explain why this is the case, in a few sentances.

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Anaerobic respiration in yeast is emphasized.

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Generation of ATP during anaerobic metabolism is accomplished through glycolysis. For every mole of glucose that enters the glycolytic pathway, 2 moles of ATP are generated. The pyruvate, which is the end product of glycolysis then proceeds to alcoholic fermentation to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide in a 2-step process shown ...

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