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Question
Pyruvic acid, the key product of glycolysis can have many metabolic fates. Under aerobic condition it forms ______.
Options
Lactic acid
CO2 + H2O
Acetyl CoA + CO2
Ethanol + CO2
Solution
Pyruvic acid, the key product of glycolysis can have many metabolic fates. Under aerobic condition it forms `underline(Acetyl CoA + CO_2)`.
Explanation:
Pyruvic acid undergoes dehydrogenation, and the reaction produces Acetyl CoA, CO2 and NADH.
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