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Question
The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy takes place in ______.
Options
cytoplasm.
mitochondria.
chloroplast.
nucleus.
Solution
The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy takes place in mitochondria.
Explanation:
Pyruvate enters the mitochondria during aerobic respiration and undergoes an aerobic breakdown there. When pyruvate completely breaks down, carbon dioxide, water and energy are released.
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