Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?

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Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?

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Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?

Pyruvate is converted into lactic acid in anaerobic respiration (without the use of oxygen) where an NADH donates the H+ to pyruvate to produce lactic acid.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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