The initial product of carbon fixation contains ____ carbons, but it breaks down into two compounds containing _____ carbons.
A)8, 4
B)6, 3
C)6, 6
D)10, 5
E)12, 6

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The initial product of carbon fixation is a six-carbon compound called glucose. However, during the process of cellular respiration, glucose is broken down into two three-carbon compounds called pyruvate.

The Initial Product of Carbon Fixation Contains ____ Carbons, but It