Why Is Pyruvate Reduced to Lactate During Fermentation

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why is pyruvate reduced to lactate during fermentation?

• A)to produce more ATP only
• B)to produce CO₂ only
• C)to regenerate NAD⁺ from NADH
• D)to produce both ATP and CO₂.
• E)to produce ATP and regenerate NAD⁺ from NADH

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