what-is-the-importance-of-pyruvate-decarboxylase-in-the-overall-alcohol-fermenta

Question

What is the importance of pyruvate decarboxylase in the overall alcohol fermentation pathway?

Accepted Answer

It catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetaldehyde, enabling subsequent reduction to ethanol.

Answer

It inhibits glycolysis under anaerobic conditions.

Answer

It oxidizes NAD+ to NADH.

Answer

It converts ethanol back to pyruvate.