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When does pyruvate oxidation occur?

April 26, 2017occur oxidation pyruvate

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When does pyruvate oxidation occur?

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Pyruvate is the end product of glycolysis whre glucose is broken down to form pyruvate. This pyruvate has two fate. In the presence of oxygen it enters krebs cycle (aerobic respiration) and in the absence of oxygen it is oxidized into lactic acid (anaerobic respiration).