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:

Nuclear Envelope

The double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, providing a barrier between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a cell, involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis, reading RNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.

Cellular Activity

The sum of all biochemical processes and actions carried out by cells, enabling growth, reproduction, and response to the environment.