Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?

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Why does pyruvate turn into lactate?

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 09 Aug 2023

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