Fermentation Knowledge-Based Practice

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    Under anaerobic conditions, what is the primary metabolic role of the reactions that convert pyruvate into end products such as lactate or ethanol?

    • A) To produce additional ATP molecules through oxidative phosphorylation
    • B) To regenerate NAD+NAD^+ from NADH so that glycolysis can continue
    • C) To facilitate the active transport of pyruvate into the mitochondrial matrix
    • D) To fix carbon dioxide into organic molecules for energy storage

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