What Is the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Reaction

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction?
Pyruvate + NADH + H+ → Lactate + NAD+

• A) oxygen
• B) NADH
• C) lactate
• D) pyruvate

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