pyruvic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pyruvic
Example Sentences
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It occurs when the pyruvic acid that is formed from glycolysis is broken down in a series of reactions.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2018
However, if oxygen is not available, pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid, which may contribute to muscle fatigue.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
If oxygen is available, pyruvic acid is used in aerobic respiration.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
In the first reaction, a carboxyl group is removed from pyruvic acid, releasing carbon dioxide as a gas.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
Recently, fatty acids have been prepared from carbohydrates, by first breaking the hexoses down into three-carbon compounds, then carefully oxidizing these to pyruvic acid, CH3·CO·COOH, which can then be condensed into acids having longer chains.
From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
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