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Sourav PanAugust 19, 2024

What is a pyruvate fermentation? How is this achieved?

What is a pyruvate fermentation? How is this achieved?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanAugust 19, 2024

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Pyruvate fermentation refers to the process where pyruvate, the end product of glycolysis, is converted into various products like lactic acid or ethanol under anaerobic conditions. This process occurs in the cytoplasm and helps regenerate NAD⁺ needed for glycolysis.

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