The conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid is called:
Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams
A. GlycolysisA.
B. FermentationB.
C. OxidationC.
D. ReductionD.
Correct Answer: Bসঠিক উত্তর: B
Explanationব্যাখ্যা
Fermentation is a process where pyruvate is converted to lactic acid (or other products like ethanol) in the absence of oxygen, and this process is specifically called lactic acid fermentation when lactic acid is the primary product.