describe the anaerobic break down of pyruvic acid
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As the reactions of glycolysis do not require oxygen, hence and pyruvic acid is formed as in aerobic respiration. It may be further metabolized anaerobically to ethyl alcohol or lactic acid. When carried out by bacteria and other microorganisms, such as yeast, it is also called fermentation.
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Under such conditions metabolism of pyruvic acid may proceed anaerobically (i.e., without oxygen). As the reactions of glycolysis do not require oxygen, hence, pyruvic acid is formed as in aerobic respiration. It may be further metabolized anaerobically to ethyl alcohol or lactic acid.
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