In anaerobic respiration in mammals, pyruvate is converted to lactate in order to

  1. produce more ATP directly
  2. remove oxygen
  3. make CO₂
  4. regenerate NAD so glycolysis can continue
Answer

D) regenerate NAD so glycolysis can continue

NAD must be reoxidised. AS & A Level Biology · Topic 12 Energy and Respiration · 12.2 Respiration

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