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Conversion of glucose to pyruvate is a

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Anabolic reaction
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Catabolic reaction
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Anabolic and catabolic reaction
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Catabolic reaction
The catabolic processes are the reactions in which the large complex molecules are broken down to form the smaller molecules. The process is an exergonic process in which the energy is released due to the breaking of the bonds of the larger complex molecules. Glucose is a 6 carbon molecules which is broken down to 3 carbon pyruvate through glycolysis. This is an example of catabolic reaction.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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