The Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Oxidizes and Cleaves Pyruvate to Form

question 5

Multiple Choice

The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex oxidizes and cleaves pyruvate to form one CO₂ and

• A)lactate.
• B)isocitric acid.
• C)acetyl-CoA.
• D)succinyl-CoA.

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