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Biology
Glycolysis
Question
How many carbon dioxide is produced by reduction of pyruvate by Kreb's cycle?
2
3
4
1
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From glycolysis of one glucose molecule, 2 pyruvate molecules are produced. Each puruvate produces acetyl CoA molecule and releases carbon dioxide. Also, Kreb's cycle produces 2 carbon dioxide molecules during formation of alpha-ketoglutaric acid and succinic acid respectively. Hence, total 3 carbon dioxide molecules are produced from pyruvate by Kreb's cycle.

Thus, the correct answer is '3.'
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