During alcoholic fermentation,why is pyruvate converted to ethanol?
A) to increase the efficiency of cellular respiration by producing additional molecules of ATP
B) to release O₂ as a by-product so that cellular respiration can continue
C) to create lactic acid that will stimulate muscle contraction
D) to recycle NADH back into NAD+ so that the cell can continue glycolysis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During alcoholic fermentation, pyruvate is converted to ethanol to regenerate NAD+ from NADH, allowing glycolysis to continue producing ATP in the absence of oxygen.

During Alcoholic Fermentation,why Is Pyruvate Converted to Ethanol