Q.
The following is a simplified scheme showing the fate of glucose during aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Identify the end products that are formed at stages indicated as A, B, C and D. identify the correct option from these given below.
A) Carbon dioxide and water, B- Pyruvic acid, C- Ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide, D- lactic acid
B) Pyruvic acid, B- Carbon dioxide and water, C- Lactic acid , D- Ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide
C) Pyruvic acid, B- Carbon dioxide and water, C- Ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide, D- Lactic acid
D) Pyruvic acid, B- Ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide, C- Lactic acid, D- Carbon dioxide and water
Explanation
The product of glycolysis is pyruvic acid the products of Krebs’ cycle are CO₂ and water.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.