What Is the Significance of the Conversion of Pyruvate to Lactate

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the conversion of pyruvate to lactate during fermentation?

• A) The oxidation of pyruvate becomes possible.
• B) The citric acid cycle is initiated.
• C) ATP is produced at a higher rate.
• D) NAD+ is regenerated for use in glycolysis.
• E) Pyruvate becomes available to enter mitochondrial matrix reactions.

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