what is mening of pyruvic acid?
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Pyruvic acid, (CH3COCOOH), is an organic acid that probably occurs in all living cells. It ionizes to give a hydrogen ion and an anion, termed pyruvate. Biochemists use the terms pyruvate and pyruvic acid almost interchangeably. pyruvic acid; acetoacetic acid. Chemical formulas for pyruvic acid and acetoacetic acid.
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pyruvic acid:-
- A colorless organic liquid formed by the breakdown of carbohydrates and sugars during cell metabolism.
- It is the final product of glycolysis and is converted into acetyl coenzyme A, which is required for the Krebs cycle.
- It is also used in the body to synthesize the amino acid alanine.
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