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When a molecule of pyruvic acid is subjected to anaerobic oxidation and forms lactic acid, it lead to formation of

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NAD+
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NADH
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Oxygen
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A NAD+
When the pyruvic acid is subjected to anaerobic oxidation, there is formation of lactic acid. This process occurs in the muscles, when there is less oxygen supply to the muscles. Two NADH+ is converted to two NAD+.
Thus, the correct answer is 'NAD+'.

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