Fermentation

Real World Example

Imagine you're at a party, and suddenly the power goes out, leaving you with no way to charge your phone. You quickly switch to low-power mode and close all non-essential apps to keep your phone running for as long as possible without a charger. Similarly, when cells can't access oxygen to generate energy, they switch to a backup process called fermentation, breaking down molecules like glucose to release energy in a more limited fashion. Just as your phone finds a way to keep going without its usual power source, cells use fermentation to create energy without oxygen, ensuring they can continue functioning in low-oxygen environments.