In humans, pyruvate can be converted to
A) acetyl-CoA only.
B) lactate only.
C) ethanol only.
D) acetyl-CoA and lactate.

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Pyruvate can be converted to acetyl-CoA through the process of oxidative decarboxylation, which is a step in cellular respiration. It can also be converted to lactate in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions) through the process of lactic acid fermentation.

In Humans, Pyruvate Can Be Converted to