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ASSERTION: Pyruvate is a 6 carbon molecule REASON : First step towards cellular respiration Is the assertion and reason both correct​
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ASSERTION: Pyruvate is a 6 carbon molecule

REASON : First step towards cellular respiration

Is the assertion and reason both correct​

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