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In respiration pyruvic acid is...

In respiration pyruvic acid is

A

Formed only when oxygen is available

B

One of the products of Krebs' cycle

C

Broken down into a two carbon fragment and `CO_(2)`

D

A result of protein breakdown.

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The correct Answer is:
C
(C) In respiration pyruvic acid is broken down into a two carbon fragment (acetyl CoA) and `CO_(2)`.
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