What Happens to the Carbons of Pyruvate That Do Not

question 66

Multiple Choice

What happens to the carbons of pyruvate that do not enter the Krebs cycle?

• A)They are converted to carbohydrates.
• B)They are converted to CO₂.
• C)They are converted to glucose.
• D)They are converted to ATP.
• E)They are converted to carbon monoxide (CO).

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