The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide,water and energy takes place in

  • A
    mitochondria
  • B
    cytoplasm
  • C
    chloroplast
  • D
    nucleus

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$(ii)$ Part which terminates in balloon-like structures.
$(iii)$ Balloon-like structures where exchange of gases takes place.
$(iv)$ Part which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
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