What is the fate of pyruvate in anaerobic respiration in yeast?

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In yeast the fate of the pyruvate is to carry out the alcohol fermentation, during this process pyruvate gets converted into ethanol and CO₂.

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In anaerobic respiration, yeasts can produce alcohol from pyruvate. Imagine a situation in which we control oxygen intake and initiate anaerobic respiration in our body, can we produce alcohol in our body?

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Q. Identify the correct statement about respiration.
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B. Fermentation takes place in aerobic bacteria.
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D. Fermentation is a kind of anaerobic respiration.

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What is the fate of pyruvate in anaerobic respiration in yeast?

In yeast the fate of the pyruvate is to carry out the alcohol fermentation, during this process pyruvate gets converted into ethanol and CO2.

In yeast the fate of the pyruvate is to carry out the alcohol fermentation, during this process pyruvate gets converted into ethanol and CO₂.