Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The metabolic products formed from pyruvate in anaerobic conditions in the body need to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
In anaerobic conditions, there is no requirement of oxygen. Anaerobic condition is fifteen times less effective than aerobic condition.
(b)
Interpretation:
The metabolic products formed from pyruvate in anaerobic conditions in yeast needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
In anaerobic conditions, there is no requirement of oxygen. Anaerobic condition is fifteen times less effective than aerobic condition.
(c)
Interpretation:
The metabolic products formed from pyruvate in aerobic conditions need to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
In anaerobic conditions, there is a requirement of oxygen.
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