During alcoholic fermentation, pyruvate is converted to ethanol in order to A)increase the efficiency of cellular respiration by producing additional molecules of ATP. B)release O₂ as a by-product so that cellular respiration can continue. C)create lactic acid to stimulate muscle contraction. D)recycle NADH back into NAD+ so that the cell can continue glycolysis.

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During alcoholic fermentation, pyruvate is converted to ethanol to regenerate NAD+ from NADH, allowing glycolysis to continue producing ATP in the absence of oxygen.

During Alcoholic Fermentation, Pyruvate Is Converted to Ethanol in Order