In anaerobic lactic acid fermentation by bacteria, glucose is partially oxidised to pyruvate followed by reduction to lactate
A. For maintaining proton motive force
B. For cofactor balancing
C. To decrease pH
D. To generate more ATP
Answer: Option B
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