Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(A) Aerobically, oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate forms acetate that enters the citric acid cycle.

(B) In anaerobic muscle, pyruvate is converted to lactate.

(C) In yeast growing anaerobically, pyruvate is converted to ethanol.

(D) Reduction of pyruvate to lactate regenerates a cofactor essential for glycolysis.

(E) Under anaerobic conditions pyruvate does not form because glycolysis does not occur.

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Lea Yoder

15 November, 05:41

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(A) Aerobically, oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate forms acetate that enters the citric acid cycle.

(B) In anaerobic muscle, pyruvate is converted to lactate.

(C) In yeast growing anaerobically, pyruvate is converted to ethanol.

(D) Reduction of pyruvate to lactate regenerates a cofactor essential for glycolysis.

(E) Under anaerobic conditions pyruvate does not form because glycolysis does not occur.

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Clay Barr · Answer 1

option E is incorrect.

Explanation:

Glycolysis is common process for both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. in anaerobic respiration glucose breakdown in to pyruvate (glycolysis) and pyruvate converted into lactic acid without oxygen. after that carbon di oxide and water is produced.