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Q.

Given below are two statements. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The complete oxidation of pyruvate occurs in the matrix of the mitochondria.
Reason (R): This process involves the stepwise removal of hydrogen and carbon from pyruvate, resulting in the formation of  4NADH2, 1FADH2, three molecules of CO2.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

b

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c

(A) is true but (R) is false.

d

(A) is false but (R) is true.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria, where it undergoes further oxidation in the citric acid cycle. Ultimately, at the end of aerobic respiration, CO2 and H2O are released as byproducts.

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