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Q. The metabolic fate of pyruvic acid formed after glycolysis is

Respiration in Plants

Solution:

Pyruvic acid is the key product of glycolysis. Its metabolic fate depends on the cellular need. There are three major ways in which different cells handle pyruvic acid produced by glycolysis. These are lactic acid fermentation, alcoholic fermentation and aerobic respiration.