During aerobic respiration, the breakdown of the pyruvate molecule using oxygen takes place in the:

Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is D
Mitochondria

Break-down of pyruvate during aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.

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