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How many molecules of pyruvic acid are formed from 8 molecules of glucose?(a) 8(b) 24(c) 16(d) 32This question was addressed to me at a job interview.This question is from Biomolecules in section Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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The correct choice is (C) 16

Easiest explanation: Glucose is converted to PYRUVIC acid VIA a metabolic PATHWAY known as glycolysis. 1 MOLECULE of glucose yields 2 molecules of pyruvic acid. Thus, 8 molecules of glucose yield 16 molecules of pyruvic acid.



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