Practice mode Bioenergetics

During alcoholic fermentation, pyruvic acid is ultimately converted into which product?

Correct answer A. Ethyl alcohol

Explanation

In yeast, pyruvic acid is decarboxylated to acetaldehyde, releasing carbon dioxide, and the acetaldehyde is then reduced by NADH to ethyl alcohol (ethanol).

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