What is the possible fate of pyruvate?

Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

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The possible fates of pyruvate depend on the oxygen availability and the metabolic conditions of the cell: 1) Conversion to Acetyl-CoA in aerobic conditions, entering the citric acid cycle for ATP production. 2) Lactic Acid Fermentation in anaerobic conditions, converting pyruvate into lactate to regenerate NAD+. 3) Alcoholic Fermentation in yeast and some microorganisms, converting pyruvate into ethanol and CO2 to regenerate NAD+.

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