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Pyruvic Acid.
Pyruvic Acid - as a noun
A colorless acid formed as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation
Example Sentences
"During glycolysis, glucose is converted into pyruvic acid."
"The fermentation of glucose produces pyruvic acid as a byproduct."
"The accumulation of pyruvic acid can lead to metabolic acidosis."
"In the presence of oxygen, pyruvic acid enters the citric acid cycle."
"High levels of pyruvic acid have been observed in patients with certain metabolic disorders."
