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pyruvic acid [pī′rü·vik ′as·əd] (biochemistry) Important intermediate in protein and carbohydrate metabolism; liquid with acetic-acid aroma; melts at 11.8°C; miscible with alcohol, ether, and water; used in biochemical research. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 25 SCIENCE that such conditions create pyruvic acid, an organic chemical vital to cellular metabolism. Pyruvic acid provides a small thrust of energy to your muscle cells--just enough to power short bursts of activity. Once the Carnegie researchers knew that the hydrothermal mix could create ammonia, they turned to the next step, in which ammonia combines with pyruvic acid to build the amino acid alanine. |
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