Chapter 13.2, Problem 5QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify the number of carbon atoms and the functional groups in pyruvate.

Concept introduction: Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down a glucose molecule and converts it into two pyruvate molecules along with the production of two ATP molecules and NADH-reduced coenzymes.

The carbonyl compound contains a double bond between carbon $\left(\text{C}\right)$ and oxygen $\left(\text{O}\right)$ atom. Ketone and carboxylic acid contain a carbonyl group. The chemical structure of ketone is as follows:

Here, $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$ represent alkyl groups. Both the alkyl group can be the same.

The chemical structure of carboxylic acid is as follows: