Life Processes · Class 10 · CBSE Science
During cellular respiration, which of the following molecules is formed in the cytoplasm when glucose is broken down into a 3-carbon molecule?
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easy · MCQ · Q-5FCA49
During cellular respiration, which of the following molecules is formed in the cytoplasm when glucose is broken down into a 3-carbon molecule?
- A.Ethanol
- B.Lactic acid
- C.PyruvateCorrect answer
- D.Carbon dioxide
Solution
The first step in cellular respiration in all organisms takes place in the cytoplasm, where the 6-carbon molecule glucose is broken down into a 3-carbon molecule called pyruvate.
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