What is pyruvate and what does it mean

Biology

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Maslowich3 years ago

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It is a salt or ester of pyruvic acid. Here is an image of what it is...

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Formula: C3H4O3
Molar mass: 88.06 g/mol
IUPAC ID: 2-oxopropanoic acid
Density: 1.25 g/cm³
Related keto-acids, carboxylic acids: acetic acid; glyoxylic acid; oxalic acid; propionic acid; acetoacetic acidAcidity (pKa): 2.50

lianna [129]3 years ago

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Pyruvate is an important biological molecule. It is needed in cellular respiration.

Also known as pyruvic acid, pyruvate is an organic molecule that has a 3-carbon backbone.

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