Chapter 3.4, Problem 27WDL

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The molecules into which pyruvate is converted when there is insufficient oxygen and to explain the reason for its occurrence.

Concept introduction:

The food contains large glucose polymers called glycogen. It is broken down into simpler units in the form of disaccharides. After this, by the process of glycolysis and other processes, it is broken down completely into give 38 molecules of ATP, which are energy rich molecules, as end product.