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The carboxylate ion of pyruvic acid, CH 3 COCOO - , is known as pyruvate . Pyruvate is formed in the processing of carbohydrates and proteins that serves as an energy source for cells. It is a key intersection in several metabolic pathways.

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The carboxylate ion of pyruvic acid, CH₃COCOO^-, is known as pyruvate. Pyruvate is formed in the processing of carbohydrates and proteins that serves as an energy source for cells. It is a key intersection in several metabolic pathways.

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The carboxylate ion of pyruvic acid, CH3COCOO-, is known as pyruvate. Pyruvate is formed in the processing of carbohydrates and proteins that serves as an energy source for cells. It is a key intersection in several metabolic pathways.

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The carboxylate ion of pyruvic acid, CH₃COCOO^-, is known as pyruvate. Pyruvate is formed in the processing of carbohydrates and proteins that serves as an energy source for cells. It is a key intersection in several metabolic pathways.