During respiration, pyruvate is formed ________.

When oxygen takes part in the process

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When oxygen does not take part in the process

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Irrespective of oxygen taking part in the process

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When mitochondria take part in the process

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Solution

The correct option is C Irrespective of oxygen taking part in the process
C. Irrespective of oxygen taking part in the process
Solution: Pyruvate is produced in the glycolysis (in cytoplasm) which is an oxygen independent process. It is the common step in aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
So the correct answer is "Irrespective of oxygen taking part in the process"

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