Some of the Free Energy Released by Oxidation of Pyruvate $\to$

question 136

Multiple Choice

Some of the free energy released by oxidation of pyruvate to acetate is stored in acetyl CoA. How does acetyl CoA store free energy?

• A) Acetyl CoA has a higher free energy than acetate.
• B) Acetyl CoA is an electron carrier.
• C) Acetyl CoA is a phosphate donor.
• D) Acetate + CoA \(\to\) acetyl CoA is an exergonic reaction.
• E) Reduction of acetyl CoA is coupled to ATP synthesis.

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