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Which of the following is most appropriate for aerobic respiration?

In the absence of oxygen, a six- carbon molecule, glucose break-down into three carbon molecule called pyruvate. This process takes place in the cytoplasm. Further, pyruvate may be converted into carbon dioxide and water in the presence of oxygen. This process takes place in the mitochondria.

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