Multiple choice

During Anaerobic respiration Pyruvic acid may form

  1. Lactic acid

  2. Ethyl alcohol

  3. Both

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During anaerobic respiration, pyruvic acid undergoes fermentation. Depending on the organism, it can be converted into lactic acid (in muscles or bacteria) or ethyl alcohol (in yeast).

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