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The intermediate compound that is common for aerobic and anaerobic respiration is _______.

A

citric acid

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pyruvic acid

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alcohol

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lactic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B pyruvic acid
Pyruvic acid is an intermediate compound common for both aerobic and anaerobic respiration because it is the end product of glycolysis. Glycolysis is a pathway that is common for both aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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