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Respiration in Plants: Fate of pyruvate MCQ

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Fate of pyruvateEasyQuestion 10884

Question

Pyruvate links glycolysis with later stages of respiration because it can:

  1. A
    Enter mitochondria for further oxidation
    Correct
  2. B
    Directly become cellulose
  3. C
    Only leave the plant body
  4. D
    Only form chlorophyll

Correct answer

Enter mitochondria for further oxidation

Explanation

Under aerobic conditions pyruvate enters mitochondrial metabolism.

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