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The Animal Fermentation Pathway
publish date: 2026/06/20 10:12:17.373059 UTC
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In animals and some microorganisms, what compound is produced when hydrogen is added to pyruvate during anaerobic respiration?
Correct Answer
Lactic acid (lactate)
Explanation
In animals, anaerobic respiration reduces pyruvate by adding hydrogen to it, producing lactic acid (lactate), a 3-carbon compound, along with usable energy.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide