Fate of Pyruvate Under Aerobic Conditions

Easy Biochemistry Bioenergetics

Bioenergetics is the study of how organisms manage their energy resources. In cellular respiration, glucose is broken down to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell. During this process, one of the key intermediates formed is pyruvate. Which of the following statements correctly describes the fate of pyruvate under aerobic conditions?

Pyruvate is converted directly into glucose.

Pyruvate enters the mitochondria and is converted to acetyl-CoA.

Pyruvate is converted into lactic acid.

Pyruvate is stored as glycogen.

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