In yeast cells undergoing anaerobic respiration, pyruvate is converted into acetaldehyde. Which gas is released as a byproduct during this specific step?
Q1. In yeast cells undergoing anaerobic respiration, pyruvate is converted into acetaldehyde. Which gas is released as a byproduct during this specific step?
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Pyruvate decarboxylase removes CO2 from pyruvate to form acetaldehyde. Lactic acid fermentation is tempting but it involves no carbon loss.