Pyruvate Can Be Converted to Lactate Instead of Going to the Preparatory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Pyruvate can be converted to lactate instead of going to the preparatory reaction.Why does this occur?

• A) the cells needs lactate to produce ATP
• B) there is no sunlight
• C) the cells doing the reaction are prokaryotes
• D) oxygen is not available
• E) there is a shortage of glucose

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus.

Sex Chromosome

A chromosome in the shape of a Y (male) or an X (female) that determines the anatomic sex of the child.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Genetic material that takes the form of a double helix composed of phosphates, sugars, and bases.

Cytosine

One of the four main nucleobases found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with guanine.