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How many carbon atoms do five molecules of pyruvic acid contain?(a) 25(b) 5(c) 15(d) 20This question was posed to me during an online interview.My enquiry is from Biomolecules in division Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (C) 15

For explanation I would say: Pyruvic ACID contains three atoms of carbon. THEREFORE, five molecules of pyruvic acid CONTAIN 15 atoms of carbon. Pyruvic acid is the end product of glycolysis, which is a ten-step metabolic pathway.



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