The conversion of pyruvate to lactate requires A)the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase. B)NADH + H^+. C)A and B are correct. D)None of the above answers are correct.

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The conversion of pyruvate to lactate requires the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase, which catalyzes the transfer of hydrogen atoms from NADH to pyruvate, forming lactate and NAD+. Therefore, choice A is correct. Also, the reaction requires NADH as a source of hydrogen atoms, which is oxidized to NAD+. H^+. is not involved in this reaction. Therefore, choice B is incorrect.

The Conversion of Pyruvate to Lactate Requires