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Question
Identify "X'' in the given reaction of aerobic respiration.
Options
2O2
2CO2
2H2O
2FADH2
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Solution
2CO2
Explanation:
The given reaction is the acetylation of pyruvic acid. Where P.A. undergoes oxidative decarboxylation reaction catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase complex found in mitochondria of eukaryotes and cytosol of prokaryotes.
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Phases of Respiration: Pyruvate Oxidation (Link Reaction)
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