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JAMB Biology 1992 Question 17

Question 17

Respiration

In the absence of oxygen, the pyruvic acid produced during glycolysis is converted to CO2 and

  1. A.water
  2. B.glycerol
  3. C.ethanol
  4. D.citric acid.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ethanol)

Explanation

In anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast, pyruvic acid is turned into ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide.