Pyruvate Is Converted to Acetyl CoA in the ____ of the _____

question 40

Multiple Choice

Pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA in the ____ of the _____.

• A)cytosol; cell
• B)matrix; mitochondria
• C)lumen; smooth ER
• D)cristae; mitochondria
• E)ribosomes; rough ER

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Definitions:

Pacemaker

Cells of the sinoatrial node of the heart; electrical device designed to mimic the normal electrical patterns of the heart.

Hepatic Portal Vein

A vein that transports blood to the liver from the spleen and gastrointestinal tract.

AV Node

A part of the heart's electrical system that helps regulate the heart rate by delaying the transmission of electrical impulses.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, often referred to as the SA Node, is the natural pacemaker of the heart. It generates electrical impulses that initiate the heartbeat, controlling heart rhythm.