At the last step of Glycolysis, which of the following compound is formed:
Correct answer: A. Pyruvic acid/ Pyruvate
- A. Pyruvic acid/ Pyruvate
- B. Lactic acid
- C. Ethyl Alcohol
- D. Fructose Phosphate
Explanation
The last step in glycolysis is catalyzed by the enzyme pyruvate kinase. Conversion of the PEP into pyruvate results in the production of a second ATP molecule by substrate-level phosphorylation and the compound pyruvic acid (or its salt form, pyruvate).
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