Which of the following is NOT a possible product of pyruvate under anaerobic conditions?
B) ethanol
C) lactate
D) fumarate

Question

Which of the following is NOT a possible product of pyruvate under anaerobic conditions? 
B) ethanol 
C) lactate 
D) fumarate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pyruvate can be converted to lactate or ethanol under anaerobic conditions through the process of fermentation, but it cannot be directly converted to fumarate as this requires the activity of the TCA cycle, which requires oxygen as the final electron acceptor.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Possible Product of Pyruvate