Question

Which of the following happens to pyruvic acid in the absence of oxygen?

A
it is converted to glucose
B
it enters the mitochondria
C
it is stored in the muscle cell for later use
D
it is converted into lactic acid

Answer 1

D it is converted into lactic acid

Step-by-step explanation:

What happens to pyruvate (pyruvic acid) after glycolysis in the absence of oxygen? In the absence of oxygen, it undergoes lactic acid fermentation. The nadh will become oxidized, as the pyruvate is reduced to lactic acid, and 2 atp.