Pyruvate is used in used the process of lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation. Both the fermentation process occurs in the absence of oxygen and the amount of ATP produced is nearly same.
Explanation:
Lactic acid fermentation may be defined as the form of anaerobic respiration ( limited supply of oxygen) in which pyruvate molecule is converted into the lactic acid. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in the absence of oxygen in which a pyruvate molecule is converted into ethanol.
Lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation shows various similarities. The pyruvate molecule is used up in both the fermentation process. Both process occurs under anaerobic condition. 2 molecules of ATP are produce in both the process.
