What Is the Purpose of the First 3 Steps in the Pyruvate

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the first 3 steps in the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction?

• A) regenerate the oxidized form of lipoamide
• B) form NADH
• C) transfer electrons
• D) form acetyl-CoA

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