Under anaerobic conditions, what is pyruvate converted to and where does this occur?
A) acetyl coenzyme A in the mitochondria
B) lactate in the mitochondria
C) lactate in the cytosol
D) acetyl coenzyme A in the cytosol
E) fatty acid in the cytosol

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Under anaerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted to lactate in the cytosol through a process known as anaerobic glycolysis. This conversion is facilitated by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase.

Under Anaerobic Conditions, What Is Pyruvate Converted to and Where