Q. 18.33 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

How does the formation of lactate permit glycolysis to continue under anaerobic conditions?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The ${\mathrm{NAD}}^{+}$ produced during the reaction provides enough energy for the formation of lactate permit glycolysis to continue under anaerobic conditions.

Step 1: Given information

Determine the reason for formation of lactate permit glycolysis to continue under anaerobic conditions 

Step 2: Explanation

Pyruvate is converted to lactate in anaerobic circumstances. Meanwhile, ${\mathrm{NAD}}^{+}$ is created and used in the glycolysis pathway to oxidize additional $\mathrm{glyceraldehyde}-3-\mathrm{phosphate}$ and produce enough ATP.