Inside the Mitochondrion, Each Pyruvic Acid Molecule

question 59

Multiple Choice

Inside the mitochondrion, each pyruvic acid molecule

• A) forms a molecule of citric acid.
• B) is phosphorylated.
• C) attaches to NAD.
• D) loses a carbon atom.
• E) enters the electron transport system.

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