Number of carbons in pyruvic acid is...

Number of carbons in pyruvic acid is

A

3 carbons

B

6 carbons

C

No carbons

D

Cannot be counted

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The correct Answer is:

A

During glycolysis, two molecules of pyruvate are formed from one molecule of glucose.

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