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

1.  lactic acid

2.  CO2 + H2O

3.  acetyl Co-A+ CO2

4.  ethanol + CO2

Subtopic:  Aerobic Respiration |
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Mitochondria are called powerhouses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement?
 

1. Mitochondria synthesise ATP
2. Mitochondria have a double membrane
3. The enzymes of the Krebs’ cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria.
4. Mitochondria are found in almost all plants and animal cells.

Subtopic:  Aerobic Respiration |
 76%
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints

Match the following columns.

Column I

Column II

A. Molecular oxygen

B. Electron acceptor

C. Pyruvate dehydrogenase

D. Decarboxylation

1. α- ketoglutaric acid (1)

2. Hydrogen acceptor(A)

3.  Cytochrome-c (B)

4. Acetyl Co - A(C)

Codes 

Options:  A   B   C   D 
1. 2 3 4 1
2. 3 4 2 1
3. 2 1 3 4
4. 4 3 1 2

Subtopic:  Aerobic Respiration | Oxidative Phosphorylation |
 85%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Apples are generally wrapped in waxed paper to

1. prevent sunlight for changing its colour
2. prevent aerobic respiration by checking the entry of oxygen
3. prevent ethylene formation due to injury
4. makes the apples look attractive

Subtopic:  Aerobic Respiration |
 59%
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints