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The breakdown of pyruvate using oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and a large amount of energy, takes place in the:

Question
The breakdown of pyruvate using oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and a large amount of energy, takes place in the:
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Answer
Mitochondria
Detailed Explanation
Aerobic breakdown of pyruvate, which yields CO2, water, and energy, occurs in the mitochondria.
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