In Humans, Pyruvate Can Be Converted To

Question

In humans, pyruvate can be converted to
A) acetyl-CoA only.
B) lactate only.
C) ethanol only.
D) acetyl-CoA and lactate.

Accepted Answer

Pyruvate can be converted to acetyl-CoA through aerobic respiration or to lactate through anaerobic respiration in humans. Therefore, the best choice is D, as pyruvate can be converted to both acetyl-CoA and lactate. Ethanol is produced in some organisms during fermentation but not in humans.