GK QUESTION#3706
In aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells, the breakdown of pyruvate in the presence of oxygen occurs in which part of the cell?
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Answer
C. Mitochondria
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In aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells, pyruvate oxidation and the citric acid cycle occur in mitochondria. Glycolysis occurs in the cytosol. Bacteria lack mitochondria, so the cellular context matters.