The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid is:
A. Pyruvate kinase
B. Alcohol dehydrogenase
C. Lactate dehydrogenase
D. Pyruvate decarboxylase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) reduces pyruvate to lactate using NADH, regenerating NAD⁺ for glycolysis under anaerobic conditions. Pyruvate decarboxylase is in alcoholic fermentation, alcohol dehydrogenase converts acetaldehyde to ethanol, pyruvate kinase is in glycolysis.

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