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In absence of oxygen yeast cells can obtain energy by fermentation resulting in the production of what

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Anaerobically (in absence of oxygen), yeast cells may obtain energy by fermentation, resulting in the production of ATP, CO2 AND ETHANOL.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is called ethanol fermentation or alcoholic fermentation where sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose is converted into cellular energy (ATP), producing ethanol and carbon dioxide as by products.

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