Multiple Choice
During alcoholic fermentation, pyruvate is converted to ethanol in order to
A) increase the efficiency of cellular respiration by producing additional molecules of ATP.
B) release O2 as a by-product so that cellular respiration can continue.
C) create lactic acid to stimulate muscle contraction.
D) recycle NADH back into NAD+ so that the cell can continue glycolysis.
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