The end product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions is_______________?
Correct answer: B. Lactic acid
- A. Pyruvic acid
- B. Lactic acid
- C. Acetoacetic acid
- D. Oxaloacetic acid
Explanation
When oxygen is insufficient, pyruvate is reduced to lactate so NAD+ is regenerated and glycolysis can continue. Therefore, lactate, commonly called lactic acid in basic questions, is the anaerobic end product.
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