Lactic acid is the result of LDH (lactic acid dehydrogenase)mediated __________ of pyruvic acid with electrons taken from NADH + H⁺. A)oxidation B)reduction C)phosphorylation D)hydrolysis

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Lactic acid is produced by the reduction of pyruvic acid facilitated by LDH. This reaction involves the transfer of electrons from NADH + H+ to pyruvate, which is reduced to lactate. Therefore, the correct choice is B) reduction.

Lactic Acid Is the Result of LDH (Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase)mediated