During Alcoholic Fermentation,why Is Pyruvate Converted to Ethanol

question 81

Multiple Choice

During alcoholic fermentation,why is pyruvate converted to ethanol?

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

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