Assertion: fructose | /r/CapableOf | continue to provide pyruvic acid
Facets:
value: for continuing oxidative metabolism
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: When fructose is available, it can by-pass this barrier to the use of glucose, and continue to provide pyruvic acid for continuing oxidative metabolism, and if the mitochondria themselves aren't providing sufficient energy, it can leave the cell as lactate, allowing continuing glycolytic energy production.