The Fates of Pyruvate
1) Why is a constant supply of NAD+ necessary?
2) In lactic acid fermentation, is pyruvic acid oxidized or reduced? How does it happen?
3) Name two living things that use lactic acid fermentation.
4) What happens to lactate when it is produced in our body?
5) Describe alcohol fermentation in two steps.
6) Name an organism that uses alcohol fermentation.
7) How is the carbon dioxide that is produced during alcohol fermentation used commercially?
8) G9ive two significant limitations resulting from fermentation.
9) How is pyruvic acid prepared for the Kreb's Cycle?
10) Name the products produced during this preparation. Which one is needed for the Kreb's
cycle?
The Fates of Pyruvate
1) Why is a constant supply of NAD+ necessary?
2) In lactic acid fermentation, is pyruvic acid oxidized or reduced? How does it happen?
3) Name two living things that use lactic acid fermentation.
4) What happens to lactate when it is produced in our body?
5) Describe alcohol fermentation in two steps.
6) Name an organism that uses alcohol fermentation.
7) How is the carbon dioxide that is produced during alcohol fermentation used commercially?
8) G9ive two significant limitations resulting from fermentation.
9) How is pyruvic acid prepared for the Kreb's Cycle?
10) Name the products produced during this preparation. Which one is needed for the Kreb's
cycle?