Fermentation is an anaerobic process, distinct from aerobic respiration which requires oxygen for the complete breakdown of organic compounds.
Fermentation is a process in which :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Physical and Chemical Changes, Solution (Definition and Characteristics of Chemical Changes (Chemical Reactions))
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Answer: B. Organic compound is slowly decomposed into simple substances in absence of O₂
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