A fermentation pathway is an oxidative pathway in which the electrons that are released from a nutrient molecule are transferred to molecules created by the catabolism of the nutrient.In lactic acid fermentation,what molecule receives electrons?
A) pyruvate
B) glucose
C) lactic acid
D) ethanol

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In lactic acid fermentation, the molecule that receives electrons is pyruvate. Pyruvate is reduced to lactate, which results in the regeneration of NAD+ for use in glycolysis.

A Fermentation Pathway Is an Oxidative Pathway in Which the Electrons