Question

we know that aeronic respiration involves mitochondria into which pyruvic acid is transported for further oxidation ? it is oxidised into co2 and H2o and ATPS are formed
(A) name the site where there reactions occur
(B) in what form does pyruvic acid enter kerb cycle ?
(C) write the steps of reaction where co2 is released

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⏹️(A) The given reaction occur in cytoplasm.

⏹️(B)The three-carbon pyruvic acid molecules are converted to a two-carbon molecule attached to Coenzyme A, called acetyl CoA, via the process of pyruvate oxidation. It is the product, acetyl CoA, which enters the Krebs cycle.

⏹️(C) The reaction is in the given picture⬆️.