Question

Is pyruvate simpler form of glucose ? Wht glucose is converted to pyruvate in respiration ?

Answer 1

In the presence of pyruvate decarboxylase and TOP (thiamine pyrophosphate), pyruvate is broken down to form acetaldehyde. Carbon dioxide is released in the process (In ethyl alcohol fermentation). Or simply pyruvate which the help of glucose in a series of process (In glycolysis).Pyruvate is the simpler form of glucose (somewhat).