The Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Reaction Catalyzes the Oxidation and Decarboxylation of Pyruvate

question 55

Multiple Choice

The pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction catalyzes the oxidation and decarboxylation of pyruvate into which of these products?

• A)an acetyl group + CO₂.
• B)lactic acid
• C)citrate
• D)ethanol + CO₂
• E)acetic acid and CO₂

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