What amount of energy is released from glucose during lactic acid fermentation ?

1. Less than 7%

2. Approximately 15%

3. More than 18%

4. About 10%

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Answer: 1. Less than 7%

Lactic acid fermentation releases less than 7% of the energy in glucose. Most energy stays in the lactic acid, since glucose is not fully oxidised.

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