Glucose in the cytoplasm is broken down into pyruvic acid. By which process is this pyruvic acid converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide?

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Glucose in the cytoplasm is broken down into pyruvic acid. By which process is this pyruvic acid converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide? — Exam MCQ

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A. Yeast through fermentation — Yeast converts pyruvate into ethanol and carbon dioxide during alcoholic fermentation in the absence of oxygen. Options B and C are identical in the source.

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B. Mitochondria through aerobic respiration

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C. Mitochondria through aerobic respiration

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D. Amoeba through fermentation

Glucose in the cytoplasm is broken down into pyruvic acid. By which process is this pyruvic acid converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide?

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