Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 18 - Section 18.8 - Degradation of Amino Acids - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 667: 18.81

Answer

When there is no oxygen available in the cell (anaerobic) pyruvate is converted to lactate to regenerate NAD+ for glycolysis.

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