Pyruvic acid, formed in glycolysis, is the starting molecule for production of the unique products of fermentation.

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Pyruvic acid, produced during glycolysis, is indeed the starting molecule for fermentation processes, where it is converted into various products depending on the type of fermentation (e.g., lactic acid in lactic acid fermentation or ethanol and carbon dioxide in alcoholic fermentation).

Pyruvic Acid, Formed in Glycolysis, Is the Starting Molecule for Production