what-would-happen-to-pyruvate-oxidation-if-the-transport-of-pyruvate-into-the-mi

Question

What would happen to pyruvate oxidation if the transport of pyruvate into the mitochondrial matrix is blocked?

Accepted Answer

Pyruvate oxidation would be inhibited, affecting acetyl CoA production.

Answer

Pyruvate would be converted directly into glucose.

Answer

Pyruvate would be oxidized in the cytosol.

Answer

Pyruvate oxidation would continue unaffected.