Pyruvate can be converted into two different products depending on whether oxygen is readily available or not. Under conditions of strenuous activity the product is:

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Under conditions of strenuous activity, when oxygen is not readily available, pyruvate is converted into lactate (lactic acid) in a process known as anaerobic glycolysis. This allows for the temporary continuation of ATP production in the absence of adequate oxygen.

Pyruvate Can Be Converted into Two Different Products Depending on Whether