Enzyme responsible for complete oxidation of glucose to CO2 and water is present in:
Correct Answer: Mitochondria
Description: Under aerobic conditions, pyruvate is taken up into mitochondria, and after oxidative decarboxylation to acetyl-CoA is oxidized to CO2 by the citric acid cycle.
Under anaerobic conditions, pyruvate is reduced by the NADH to lactate, catalyzed by lactate dehydrogenase.
(Ref: Harper Ed. 29th pg173, Ed 30th pg 172)
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