In the Presence of Oxygen, the Three-Carbon Compound Pyruvate Can

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the presence of oxygen, the three-carbon compound pyruvate can be catabolised in the citric acid cycle. First, however, the pyruvate (1) loses a carbon, which is given off as a molecule of CO₂, (2) is oxidised to form a two-carbon compound called acetate, and (3) is bonded to coenzyme A. Which of the following sets of products result from these reactions?

• A) acetyl CoA, O₂, and ATP
• B) acetyl CoA, FADH₂, and CO₂
• C) acetyl CoA, NADH, and CO₂
• D) acetyl CoA, NAD⁺, ATP, and CO₂

---

Definitions:

Creditor's Judgment

A legal decision awarded to a creditor, granting them the right to collect a specified amount of money from a debtor who has failed to fulfill their financial obligations.

Homestead Exemption

A legal provision that protects the value of a home from property taxes, creditors, and circumstances arising from the death of the homeowner's spouse.

Lien

A legal right or claim against a property as security for a debt or charge.

Creditors' Rights

Legal rights that enable creditors to collect debts owed to them, including the right to sue, garnish wages, or foreclose property.