In aerobic respiration, there is complete oxidation of pyruvate by the stepwise removal of all the hydrogen atoms, releasing molecules of C O2

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In aerobic respiration, there is complete oxidation of pyruvate by the stepwise removal of all the hydrogen atoms, releasing molecules of C O2 (A) Two (B) Three (C) Four (D) Six

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Pyruvate is a three-carbon compound thus its complete oxidation release three molecules of carbon dioxide, of which 1 molecule is liberated in link reaction, and 2 molecules are liberated during Kreb's cycle.

Q. In aerobic respiration, there is complete oxidation of pyruvate by the stepwise removal of all the hydrogen atoms, releasing _____________ molecules of CO2​

Two

Three

Four

Six

Pyruvate is a three-carbon compound thus its complete oxidation release three molecules of carbon dioxide, of which 1 molecule is liberated in link reaction, and 2 molecules are liberated during Kreb's cycle.

Q. In aerobic respiration, there is complete oxidation of pyruvate by the stepwise removal of all the hydrogen atoms, releasing _____________ molecules of $C O_{2}$