In the presence of TPP and carboxylase enzyme, pyruvic acid is converted into

Citric acid and

C O_{2}

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Acetaldehyde and

C O_{2}

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Ethyl alcohol and

C O_{2}

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Acetic acid and

C O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A Acetaldehyde and $C O_{2}$
In alcoholic fermentation, pyruvic acid is converted into acetaldehyde and CO $_{2}$ in the presence of TPP and carboxylase. Acetaldehyde is further oxidised to form ethanol.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetaldehyde and CO $_{2}$ '.

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