what-is-the-primary-role-of-pyruvate-oxidation-in-cellular-respiration

Question

What is the primary role of pyruvate oxidation in cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

To convert pyruvate into Acetyl CoA for the Krebs Cycle.

Answer

To synthesize glucose from pyruvate.

Answer

To convert glucose into pyruvate.

Answer

To produce ATP directly.