During fermentation in animal muscle cells, pyruvate is converted to what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Lactate, which allows NAD to be regenerated so that glycolysis can carry on
- Step 1: Without oxygen, pyruvate is converted to lactate. Step 2. This regenerates NAD for glycolysis. Answer: lactate. Why not the others: ethanol is made in yeast and acetyl CoA needs oxygen.
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