Pyruvic acid, the key product of glycolysis can have many metabolic fates. Under aerobic condition it forms

Lactic acid

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{C O}_{2} + H_{2} O

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Acetyl

C o A + {C O}_{2}

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Ethanol

+ {C O}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B ${C O}_{2} + H_{2} O$
Under aerobic conditions, pyruvic acid undergoes decarboxylation followed by the TCA cycle and results in the formation of CO $_{2}$ , water and ATP.
Lactic acid is formed as a result of anaerobic respiration in muscle cells.
Ethanol and carbon dioxide are formed as a result of anaerobic respiration during alcoholic fermentation.
So, the correct option is 'CO $_{2}$ + H $_{2}$ O'.

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