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- Number of oxygen atoms required for complete oxidation of one molecule of pyruvic acid
. Number of oxygen atoms required for complete oxidation of one molecule of pyruvic acid
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
Best Answer
c.
1 molecule of glucose requires 6O2 for complete oxidation. 1 glucose produces 2 pyruvic acid molecules and therefore, 3O2 or 6 atoms of oxygen are required for 1 molecule of pyruvic acid.
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