Small amounts of ATP are produced when pyruvic acid is converted to ____.
A) creatine phosphate
B) glucose
C) acetylcholinesterase
D) myoglobin
E) lactic acid

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Small amounts of ATP are produced when pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid during anaerobic respiration, particularly in muscle cells under low oxygen conditions. This process allows for the temporary production of ATP without the need for oxygen.

Small Amounts of ATP Are Produced When Pyruvic Acid Is