During Strenuous Exercise, the Ketone Group of the Pyruvate Ion

question 4

Multiple Choice

During strenuous exercise, the ketone group of the pyruvate ion (See structure below.) is reduced to form lactate ion. This reaction is catalyzed by lactate dehydrogenase and accompanied by NADH and H⁺. The reactants are: What are the products of the reaction?

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