Biology
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Question
In alcoholic fermentation Pyruvic acid is broken down into?
A
Acetaldehyde
B
Methyl alcohol
C
Ethyl alcohol
✓ Official correct answer
D
Lactic acid
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A
Acetaldehyde
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B
Methyl alcohol
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C
Ethyl alcohol
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D
Lactic acid
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Explanation
In alcoholic fermentation, pyruvic acid is first decarboxylated to form acetaldehyde, which is then reduced to ethyl alcohol (ethanol) using electrons from NADH.