NCERT Exercise 5.1 — Q4 - Life Processes

Question: The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in — (a) cytoplasm (b) mitochondria (c) chloroplast (d) nucleus

Answer: **Answer: (b) mitochondria** The **complete aerobic breakdown** of pyruvate to CO₂, water, and energy occurs in **mitochondria** in the presence of oxygen. **Remember:** Glycolysis (glucose -> pyru...

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