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a colorless acid formed from glucose and glycerol as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation (glycolysis).
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A by-product of anaerobic glycolysis. No terms for "Q" eciprocal learning This approach involves peer teaching by which students work together and provide each other with feedback.
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The chemical precursor of lactic acid.
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An important 3-carbon molecule formed from glucose and glycerol in glycolysis.
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Pyruvic acid (CH3COCO2H) is an alpha-keto acid which plays an important role in biochemical processes. The carboxylate anion of pyruvic acid is known as pyruvate.
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