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The correct sequence of anaerobic reactions in yeast is
(a) Glucose \overset{cytoplasm}{\rightarrow} Pyruvate \overset{mitochondria}{\rightarrow} Ethanol + Carbon dioxide
(b) Glucose \overset{cytoplasm}{\rightarrow} Pyruvate \overset{cytoplasm}{\rightarrow} Lactic acid
(c) Glucose \overset{cytoplasm}{\rightarrow} Pyruvate \overset{mitochondria}{\rightarrow} Lactic acid
(d) Glucose \overset{cytoplasm}{\rightarrow} Pyruvate \overset{cytoplasm}{\rightarrow} Ethanol + Carbon dioxide

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Exp: Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen. It is carried out by yeast and some bacteria.
Glucose breaks down into pyruvates in the absence of oxygen. Glucose breaks down into ethanol, and carbon dioxide Hence, (d) is the correct option.

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