During anaerobic conditions
A) More pyruvate is formed from lactate.
B) The degradation of glucose cannot proceed beyond the Krebs cycle.
C) Mitochondrial processing of nutrient molecules takes place.
D) More pyruvate is formed from lactate, and the degradation of glucose cannot proceed beyond the Krebs cycle.
E) None of these.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During anaerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted to lactate, not the other way around, and the Krebs cycle does not proceed because it requires oxygen. Mitochondrial processing is also limited due to the lack of oxygen.

During Anaerobic Conditions