All Pyruvate Has a Similar Fate, in That It Eventually

question 41

Multiple Choice

All pyruvate has a similar fate, in that it eventually produces _____ .

• A)CO₂
• B)acetyl CoA
• C)NAD⁺
• D)FAD

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Definitions:

AV Node

The Atrioventricular Node, a critical component of the heart's electrical system, responsible for controlling the timing of heart muscle contractions.

Bundle of His

A group of specialized heart muscle cells that are designed for electrical signaling, responsible for carrying impulses from the AV node to the heart's ventricles.

Pulmonic Valve

The heart valve that separates the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery and regulates blood flow to the lungs.

Aortic Valve

A heart valve located between the left ventricle and the aorta that regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta.