Mark the incorrect statement.

  • A
    Breaking of $C-C$ bonds of complex organic molecules by oxidation in cells leading to the release of a lot of energy is called cellular respiration.
  • B
    Initial stage of cellular respiration takes place in the cytoplasm.
  • C
    Incomplete oxidation of pyruvate by the stepwise removal of all the hydrogen atoms,leaving three molecules of $CO_2$.
  • D
    $TCA$ cycle starts with the condensation of acetyl group with $OAA$ and $H_2O$ to yield citric acid.

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$I-$ During respiration,plants take in $CO_2$ and release $O_2$.
$II-$ The surface of most cells in plants is in contact with air.
$III-$ The loose arrangement of parenchyma cells in leaves,stems,and roots creates a network of air spaces.
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$V-$ Glucose is oxidized to release energy in only a single step.

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