pyruvic acid vs pyruvate

[Dentalicous1234]

what is the end product in glycolysis and what enter the krebs cycle?

I understand that the anion of pyruvic acid is known as pyruvate. But sometimes the end product is labeled as pyruvate and sometimes it's pyruvic acid. I'm getting lost is one for glycolysis and the other for krebs?

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[Phishfood]

what is the end product in glycolysis and what enter the krebs cycle?

I understand that the anion of pyruvic acid is known as pyruvate. But sometimes the end product is labeled as pyruvate and sometimes it's pyruvic acid. I'm getting lost is one for glycolysis and the other for krebs?

pyruvate. converted to acetyl coA to enter krebs (tca cycle). pyruvic acid is used interchangeably. dont worry about it.

 

[Dentalicous1234]

ok thx! yea its a small detail but i'm so used to seeing pyruvate in cell respiration questions that when i see pyruvic acid i just think lactic acid cuz that's the first acid that pops in my head for those processes.

I will just remember that pyruvate and pyruvic acid can be used interchangeable..thanks! 🙂