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Pyruvate.
Pyruvate - as a noun
A salt or ester of pyruvic acid.
Example Sentences
"During glycolysis, glucose is broken down into two pyruvate molecules."
"Some microorganisms can ferment pyruvate to produce ethanol."
"In aerobic respiration, pyruvate is completely oxidized to produce ATP."
"The conversion of pyruvate to lactate regenerates NAD+ for glycolysis to continue."
"Pyruvate dehydrogenase is the enzyme responsible for the conversion of pyruvate into acetyl CoA."
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Is PYRUVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pyruvate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PYRUVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PYRUVATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pyruvate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPYRUVATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PYRUVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pyruvate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPYRUVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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pyruvates