NEET Biology ยท Medium

Respiration in Plants: Anaerobic fate MCQ

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Anaerobic fateMediumQuestion 10885

Question

In anaerobic conditions, pyruvate may be converted into:

  1. A
    Ethanol or lactic acid depending on system
    Correct
  2. B
    Only ATP
  3. C
    Only glucose
  4. D
    Only starch

Correct answer

Ethanol or lactic acid depending on system

Explanation

Different anaerobic pathways process pyruvate differently.