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Pyruvic acid is the end product of glycolysis. What are the three metabolic fats of pyruvic acid under aerobic and anaerobic conditions? Write in the space provided in the diagram.

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The three metabolic products formed under aerobic and anaerobic conditions are Lactic acid, Ethanol and Acetyl Co-A Lactic acid is formed under anaerobic condition in skeletal muscles by the oxidation of pyruvic acid.
Ethanol is formed under anaerobic condition by the oxidation of pyruvic acid in yeast.
Acetyl Co-A is formed by the oxidation of pyruvic acid that take place within the mitochondria under aerobic condition.

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