Respiration in Plants Question 1
1. Which of the metabolites is common to respiration mediated breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and proteins? [NEET 2013]
(a) Fructose 1,6 - bisphosphate
(b) Pyruvic acid
(c) Acetyl CoA
(d) Glucose - 6 - phosphate
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Answer : c
Hints & Solutions
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