Respiration In Plants Question 155
Question: How many moles of carbon dioxide are produce by the complete oxidation of 1 mole of pyruvate?
Options:
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Pyruvate is a three-carbon compound, which on complete oxidation releases three moles of $ CO_2 $ .