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During fermentation, the conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid requires

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The correct answer is - reduction by accepting an electron from NADH.

Step-by-step explanation:

During fermentation, the conversion of the pyruvate into lactic acid takes place which is a part of the anaerobic process. This process required a reducing agent to accept the electron by pyruvate and convert it to lactic acid.

Pyruvate + NADH → Lactic acid + NAD+

NADH oxidized again for the glycolysis process in anaerobic conditions.

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