During the Conversion of One Pyruvic Acid to Acetyl Coenzyme

question 76

Multiple Choice

During the conversion of one pyruvic acid to acetyl coenzyme A,______________ molecule(s) of carbon dioxide is/are produced.

• A)no
• B)one
• C)two
• D)four

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