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Chapter 24: Q36P (page 1125)

Which carbon atoms of glucose end up in ethanol under anaerobic conditions in yeast?

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There are two molecules of ethanol are formed one contains C-1 and C-2, and the other contains C-5 and C-6

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01

Anaerobic condition in yeast

Under anaerobic conditions in yeast, pyruvate's decarboxylation occurs in acetaldehyde, further transforming into ethanol.

02

Mechanism of conversion of pyruvate to ethanol

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