During Alcoholic Fermentation, Pyruvate Is Converted to Ethanol in Order

question 53

Multiple Choice

During alcoholic fermentation, pyruvate is converted to ethanol in order to

• A)increase the efficiency of cellular respiration by producing additional molecules of ATP.
• B)release O₂ as a by-product so that cellular respiration can continue.
• C)create lactic acid to stimulate muscle contraction.
• D)recycle NADH back into NAD+ so that the cell can continue glycolysis.

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