Lactate Dehydrogenase

Question

Lactate dehydrogenase A) Allows for rapid glycolysis and ATP production B) Converts 2,3 diphosphoglyceric acid into lactic acid C) Regenerates NAD⁺ so that rapid glycolysis can continue D) Converts lactic acid into phosphoenolpyruvic acid E) Both A and C are true

Accepted Answer

Lactate dehydrogenase plays a crucial role in anaerobic metabolism, particularly during rapid glycolysis, by converting pyruvate into lactate. This process regenerates NAD+ from NADH, allowing glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen and thus facilitating rapid ATP production.