Question

Which of the following is most appropriate for aerobic respiration?

a) \(Glucose\overset{mitochondria}\rightarrow Pyruvate\overset{cytoplasm}\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O+Energy\)

b) \(Glucose\overset{mitochondria}\rightarrow Pyruvate\overset{mitochondria}\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O+Energy\)

c) \(Glucose\overset{cytoplasm}\rightarrow Pyruvate + Energy\overset{mitochondria}\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O\)

d) \(Glucose\overset{cytoplasm}\rightarrow Pyruvate + Energy\overset{mitochondria}\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O+Energy\)

Answer 1

The answer is (d) Glucose

\(Glucose\overset{cytoplasm}\rightarrow Pyruvate + Energy\overset{mitochondria}\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O+Energy\)

In aerobic respiration breakdown of pyruvate takes place in mitochondria. CO₂, H₂O and energy are released in the reaction.