pyruvic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pyruvic
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Prior to the start of the first step, a transitional phase occurs during which pyruvic acid is converted to acetyl CoA.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
It occurs when the pyruvic acid that is formed from glycolysis is broken down in a series of reactions.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018
The inputs for aerobic respiration include glucose circulating in the bloodstream, pyruvic acid, and fatty acids.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
If oxygen is not available, pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid, which may contribute to muscle fatigue.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 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 Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred
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