Question

ASSERTION: Pyruvate is a 6 carbon molecule

REASON : First step towards cellular respiration

Is the assertion and reason both correct​

Answer 1

No it is not a 6 carbon molecule. Pyruvate is a three carbon molecule. But it is true that it is the first step towards respiration.

Answer 2

Yes! Carbon breaks down into pyruvate ( a 6 carbon molecule ) for the respiration to be easy and simple.