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During respiration, pyruvic acid is...

During respiration, pyruvic acid is

A

broken to form a 2-carbon compound and `CO_2`

B

produced in Krebs' cycle

C

formed only if fat is used

D

produced only in aerobic condition

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A
2-C compound is Acetyl Co-A (active acetate).
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