In anaerobic respiration the pyruvic acid in muscle will form

Options

(a) Lactic acid (C₃H₆O₃) and H₂O
(b) Alcohol (C₂H₅OH) and H₂O
(c) Acetaldehyde and H₂O
(d) Acetyl CoA and H₂O

Correct Answer:

Lactic acid (C₃H₆O₃) and H₂O

Explanation:

In anaerobic respiration pyruvate undergoes two types of incomplete reduction. In one case it results in the production of ethyl alcohol (Yeast) and in other it produces lactic acid (muscles).