Fermentation Is Inefficient in Using the Energy Found in Food

Multiple Choice

Fermentation is inefficient in using the energy found in food molecules and the resulting alcohol can be toxic to the organism producing it. Which of the following is a reason why an organism would utilize fermentation?

A) Fermentation helps to recycle NAD+ molecules and allows glycolysis to proceed with ATP production.
B) The organism can survive short spells of anaerobic conditions and maintain growth and reproduction.
C) Fermentation can provide a rapid burst of ATP since it does not have to go through the full breakdown cycle.
D) For very small organisms, fermentation can be a simple process and is less complicated than cellular respiration.
E) All of the answer choices are reasons organisms would utilize fermentation.