The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy takes place in (a) Cytoplasm. (b) Mitochondria. (c) Chloroplast. (d) Nucleus.

The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy takes place in

(a) Cytoplasm.
(b) Mitochondria.
(c) Chloroplast.
(d) Nucleus.

Class 10ScienceLife Processes

Answers (1)

digitalvishal355

(b) The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy takes place in mitochondria. This process is known as aerobic respiration where oxygen is required.