Question

Identify the part of the cell where the following reaction takes place.
Pyruvate $\stackrel{\text{(Presence of oxygen)}}{\to }$ Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Glucose is broken down into pyruvate in the cytoplasm and this pyruvate enters the mitochondria along with oxygen. In the mitochondria, pyruvate is broken down to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy.