Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast: Fermentation Equation and Applications

Yeast fermentation exemplifies anaerobic respiration. In oxygen absence, yeast converts glucose to ethanol and carbon dioxide:

C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose) → 2 C₂H₅OH (Ethanol) + 2 CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide)

This process underpins alcoholic beverage production (beer, wine) and baking.