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It converts to lactic acid, which is the reason why you are sore after you work out hard.

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Q: What does pyruvic acid convert to during exercise?
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What type of acid is created in glycolysis?

Pyruvic acid is created during glycolysis.


When low oxygen levels occur during exercise and glucose is converted into what stable end products?

pyruvic acid


Which one is formed during the Krebs cycle FADH2 or pyruvic acid?

FADH2 since pyruvic acid is needed to START the Krebs cycle


Where does the conversion of pyruvic acid to lactic acid takes place?

The reducing agent for the conversion of pyruvate in to lactate in muscle tissue is NADH


What is the difference between ethanol fermentation and lactic acid fermentation?

lactic acid fermentation, is an enzyme converts pyruvic acid made during glycolysis into another three-carbon compound. Alcoholic fermentation, is to convert pyruvic acid into ethyl alcohol.


Which type of fermentation sometimes occurs in humans?

lactic acid fermentation takes place in the humanbeings during strenous exercise during which pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid and further lactic acid (during cori cycle) will be converted back to pyruvate when cells get enough oxygen after the exercise.


When o2 is not present to which compound is pyruvic acid converted?

If oxygen is not present, the pyruvic acid molecules will begin to undergo fermentation. They remain in the cell during aerobic respiration.


What is the pyruvic acid converted during fermentation in yeast?

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Does pyruvic acid store energy?

No pyruvic acid releases energy.


What three carbon compound is the most common end product of glycolysis?

Glycolysis usually forms two pyruvates, also called pyruvic acids.


Preparation of pyruvic acid from tartaric acid?

on heating the tartaric acid, the tartaric acid forms a keto acid which is known as pyruvic acid C4H6O6 ------KHSO4/heating------> C3H4O3 (tartaric acid) (Pyruvic acid)


What is the function of pyruvic acid?

Pyruvic acid supplies energy to living sells.