pyruvic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pyruvic
Example Sentences
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Glycolysis is a sequence of chemical reactions that convert glucose to two three-carbon compounds called pyruvic acid.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Several enzymes in the cell are involved in converting glucose to pyruvic acid.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The inputs for aerobic respiration include glucose circulating in the bloodstream, pyruvic acid, and fatty acids.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Once the lactic acid has been removed from the muscle and is circulated to the liver, it can be converted back to pyruvic acid and further catabolized for energy.
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 Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred
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