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question 36 pyruvate gets converted into which molecule when entering t…

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question 36
pyruvate gets converted into which molecule when entering the krebs cycle?
○ a. acetyl coa
○ b. triglyceride
○ c. fadh 2
○ d. atp
○ e. succinate

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Pyruvate is converted to acetyl - CoA before entering the Krebs cycle. This conversion is a key step in cellular respiration. Triglyceride is a lipid, FADH₂ is a product of the Krebs cycle, ATP is the energy currency produced in cellular respiration, and succinate is an intermediate in the Krebs cycle.

Answer:

a. acetyl CoA