The Following Reactions All Occur During Oxidative Decarboxylation of Pyruvate

question 37

Multiple Choice

The following reactions all occur during oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate, except:

• A) Removal of CO₂.
• B) Oxidation of an acetate group.
• C) Addition of Coenzyme A to a 2-carbon fragment.
• D) Reduction of NAD⁺
• E) All of these reactions take place during oxidative decarboxylation.

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