What Happens to Pyruvate If It Is Destined for the Citric

question 51

Multiple Choice

What happens to pyruvate if it is destined for the citric acid cycle?

• A)It is converted to carbon dioxide and acetaldehyde.
• B)It is converted to ethanol.
• C)It is converted to lactate.
• D)Nothing,pyruvate enters the citric acid cycle directly.

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