The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
(a) cytoplasm.
(b) mitochondria
(c) chloroplast.
(d) nucleus
Answer
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Cytoplasm
It is a thick solution that fills the cell, enclosed by the cell wall. Glucose breaks down into pyruvate in the cytoplasm.
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Mitochondria
It is also known as the powerhouse of the cell
Breakdown of Pyruvate takes place aerobically in the mitochondria
(c) chloroplast
It is responsible for conversion of light energy into chemical energy.
(d) nucleus
It supervises and regulates the activities of cells such as growth and metabolism
so , the correct answer is (b) Mitochondria
