Question

What is the fate of pyruvate in aerobic respiration?

Answer 1

pyruvate means 3 carbons ,so during aerobic respiration this pyruvate with the help of oxygen is broken down in mitochondria of the cell where complete oxydation takes place.

Answer 2

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