NEETBotany-Respiration in Plants

NEET Botany Glycolysis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Pyruvic acid, the key product of glycolysis can have many metabolic fates. Under aerobic condition it forms

A

Lactic acid

B

Acetyl CoA + CO₂

C

CO₂ + H₂O

D

Ethanol + CO

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Under aerobic conditions, pyruvic acid is converted to CO₂ and H₂O via the Krebs cycle.

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