Differentiate between Glycolysis and Fermentation.

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GlycolysisFermentation
$(1)$ It is the partial oxidation of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid.$(1)$ It is the incomplete oxidation of glucose under anaerobic conditions,leading to ethanol or lactic acid.
$(2)$ It occurs in the cytoplasm of all living cells.$(2)$ It occurs in yeast,certain bacteria,and muscle cells under anaerobic conditions.
$(3)$ It does not require oxygen.$(3)$ It occurs in the absence of oxygen.
$(4)$ $CO_{2}$ is not released during this process.$(4)$ $CO_{2}$ is released during alcoholic fermentation.
$(5)$ Net gain is $2$ $ATP$ and $2$ $NADH + H^{+}$.$(5)$ Net gain is $2$ $ATP$ (produced during glycolysis) and no further $ATP$ is produced in fermentation.

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