Chapter 23, Problem 23.82E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The fate of pyruvate in the body under aerobic condition is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The acetyl CoA is used for the oxidation of fatty acid and pyruvate. It is synthesized from the vitamin $\text{B5}$ and extracted from the yeast. It contains pantothenic acid, phosphorylated ADP and $\text{β-}$ mercaptoethylamine.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The fate of pyruvate in the body under anaerobic condition is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Lactate is the conjugate base of lactic acid. Lactic acid is the organic acid that is soluble in water. It is produced under the anaerobic condition. The high amount of lactate in blood indicates the lack of oxygen.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The fate of pyruvate in alcoholic fermentative microbes under anaerobic conditionsis to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Alcoholic fermentation is the process in which glucose is converted into ethanol. It is the process for the regeneration of ${\text{NAD}}^{+}$ in the presence of yeast under anaerobic conditions.