Which of the following process is used in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
Correct answer: D. Both A and C
- A. Decarboxylation
- B. Dehydration
- C. Dehydrogenation
- D. Both A and C
Explanation
When pyruvate molecule is converted into acetyl CoA, one carbon ofpyruvate is removed in the form of carbon dioxide (decarboxylation) along with hydrogen (dehydrogenation) that is added to NADH.
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