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In aerobic respiration, there is complete oxidation of pyruvate by the stepwise removal of all the hydrogen atoms, releasing _____________ molecules of
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Pyruvate is a three-carbon compound thus its complete oxidation release three molecules of carbon dioxide, of which 1 molecule is liberated in link reaction, and 2 molecules are liberated during Kreb's cycle.
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