GK QUESTION#3994
Match the terms in Column A with their respective properties in Column B.
Read each row across both columns.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| i. Glucose | a. Intermediate substance in breakdown of glucose |
| ii. Yeast | b. Glucose is converted into pyruvic acid |
| iii. Glycolysis | c. Uses nutrients for fermentation |
| iv. Pyruvic acid | d. Usual preferred organic substrate for respiration |
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Answer
B. i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
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Explanation
The correct matching is i–d, ii–c, iii–b, iv–a. Glucose is a usual preferred respiratory substrate, yeast can carry out fermentation, glycolysis converts glucose to pyruvate, and pyruvic acid is a central intermediate in glucose breakdown.