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In lactic acid fermentation, pyruvate is reduced directly to lactic acid using:

  • A ATP generated by the electron transport chain
  • B NADH produced earlier during glycolysis
  • C CO2 released from the Krebs cycle reactions
  • D Oxygen drawn in from the surrounding air

Correct answer: B. NADH produced earlier during glycolysis

Explanation: In lactic acid fermentation, pyruvate accepts electrons from NADH (generated during glycolysis) and is reduced to lactic acid, regenerating NAD+ for glycolysis to continue.

Concept context

Glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, fermentation, and the respiratory quotient. The cellular energy-release counterpart to photosynthesis.

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