Assertion: Under aerobic conditions, pyruvate gives rise to lactate.
Reason: Under anaerobic condition, pyruvate gives rise to acetyl CoA.

Answer

D

Explanation

Under aerobic conditions the products are pyruvate and coenzyme NADH. Pyruvate directly enters the mitochondrial matrix and is converted into acetyl-CoA. Under anaerobic conditions. Pyruvate is used as a hydrogen acceptor and converted into. Lactate. In anaerobic conditions, pyruvate remains in the cytosol.