Analyze the biochemical differences between alcohol fermentation and lactic acid fermentation.

• A. Alcohol fermentation requires oxygen, while lactic acid fermentation does not.
• B. Alcohol fermentation involves decarboxylation of pyruvate, while lactic acid fermentation involves direct reduction of pyruvate.
• C. Alcohol fermentation produces lactate, while lactic acid fermentation produces ethanol.
• D. Alcohol fermentation occurs in muscle cells, while lactic acid fermentation occurs in yeast.

Answer: (B)