How Does the Reduction of Pyruvate to Lactic Acid During

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Multiple Choice

How does the reduction of pyruvate to lactic acid during fermentation allow glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen?

• A) Water is formed during this reaction.
• B) This reaction is a kinase reaction.
• C) This reaction is coupled to the oxidation of NADH to NAD⁺.
• D) This reaction is coupled to the formation of ATP.
• E) This reaction is coupled to the reduction of NAD⁺ to NADH.

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