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GO: Biological Process

pyruvate fermentation

Term ID
GO:0019660
Synonyms
  • glycolytic fermentation
Definition
The fermentation process resulting in the oxygen-independent conversion of pyruvate to reduced end products (e.g., lactate, ethanol, and acetate), accompanied by the concomitant oxidation of NADH to NAD.
References
  • MetaCyc:Pyruvate-Degradation
Ontology
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