noun🔗Share丙酮酸 (carboxylic acid) A yellowish organic acid which occurs as an intermediate in many metabolic processes, especially glycolysis."During intense exercise, muscle cells break down glucose, producing pyruvic acid as a key step to generate energy. "在剧烈运动期间，肌肉细胞分解葡萄糖，产生丙酮酸，这是生成能量的关键步骤。chemistrybiochemistrycompoundsubstancephysiologybiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
