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Respiration in Plants: Pathway logic MCQ

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Pathway logicMediumQuestion 10894

Question

In alcoholic fermentation, decarboxylation of pyruvate produces:

  1. A
    Carbon dioxide
    Correct
  2. B
    Oxygen
  3. C
    Nitrogen
  4. D
    Only ATP

Correct answer

Carbon dioxide

Explanation

CO2 is released during conversion of pyruvate toward ethanol formation.

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