8789eab7-during-pyruvate-oxidation-what-happens-to-the-carbon-atoms-from-pyruvat

Question

During pyruvate oxidation, what happens to the carbon atoms from pyruvate?

Accepted Answer

One carbon atom is released as CO2, and the remaining two form Acetyl CoA.

Answer

All three carbon atoms are converted into Acetyl CoA.

Answer

No carbon atoms are released; all remain in pyruvate.

Answer

Two carbon atoms are released as CO2, and one forms Acetyl CoA.