What is the main purpose of the conversion of pyruvate to

Last updated: 7/6/2022

What is the main purpose of the conversion of pyruvate to lactate? NADH is generated and shuttled to oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria to harvest the energy from the molecule. Lactate is produced and shuttled to oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria to harvest the energy from the molecule. NAD+ is regenerated and permits glycolysis to continue. Lactate is produced, which permits glycolysis to continue. ATP is produced to meet the energy requirements of the cell.