What is the fate of pyruvate in the cytoplasm when oxygen is absent

Biology

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IceJOKER [234]3 years ago

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Answer:

Pyruvate is turned to lactate via a process called fermentation

Explanation:

Pyruvate is the product of the initial stage of cellular respiration called GLYCOLYSIS. Pyruvate is produced in the cytoplasm where glycolysis occurs. The fate of pyruvate i.e. what will eventually happen to pyruvate, is determined by the presence or absence of oxygen.

In the absence of oxygen i.e. anaerobic condition, pyruvate is converted into lactate in a process called FERMENTATION. The NADH produced during glycolysis is reoxidized to form NAD+ in the process.

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