NEET Biology ยท Medium

Respiration in Plants: Link reaction MCQ

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Link reactionMediumQuestion 10902

Question

Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA releases:

  1. A
    Carbon dioxide
    Correct
  2. B
    Only oxygen
  3. C
    Only ATP
  4. D
    Only water

Correct answer

Carbon dioxide

Explanation

A carbon is removed from pyruvate as CO2.