Pyruvate dehydrogenase is the enzyme that converts __________. Options: A . &nbspGlucose to pyruvate B . &nbspPyruvic acid into lactic acid C . &nbspPyruvate to acetyl CoA D . &nbspPyruvate to glucose

Pyruvate dehydrogenase is the enzyme that converts _________

Question

Pyruvate dehydrogenase is the enzyme that converts __________.

Options:

A . Glucose to pyruvate

B . Pyruvic acid into lactic acid

C . Pyruvate to acetyl CoA

D . Pyruvate to glucose

Answer: Option C
:
C

P y r u v a t e p y r u v a t e d e h y d r o g e n a s e - ------------- \to A c e t y l C o A

Pyruvate dehydrogenase is the enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of pyruvate, by decarboxylating it to release carbon dioxide and it adds a coenzyme molecule to synthesize acetyl-CoA.

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