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Published on: August 14, 2026
In aerobic respiration, after glycolysis, when pyruvate enters the mitochondrial matrix and is converted into acetyl CoA, which of the following is incorrect for this reaction?
A
This reaction involves oxidation of pyruvate and reduction of 
.
. B
It involves decarboxylation, which is catalysed by pyruvate decarboxylase in the presence of 
.
. C
There is addition of Coenzyme A and formation of 
.
. D
During oxidative phosphorylation , when one glucose molecule is oxidized, this step of conversion of pyruvate into acetyl 
, contributes to around 6 ATP.
, contributes to around 6 ATP.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA is catalysed by pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme.
Pyruvic acid 
Acetyl 
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