Class 10 Science - Chapter Life Processes NCERT Solutions | The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon

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Question 4

The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in

        (a) cytoplasm.               (c) chloroplast.
        (b) mitochondria.           (d) nucleus.

Answer

(b) Mitochondria

The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in mitochondrial matrix. And, this reaction takes place in krebs cycle also known as tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle).

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