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Oxidation of Pyruvate

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During cellular respiration, acetyl CoA accumulates in which location?

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Cytosol

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Mitochondrial matrix

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Outer membrane of mitochondria

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Inner membrane of mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is B Mitochondrial matrix
Acetyl CoA is generated by oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate, the end-product of glycolysis. The oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate occurs in mitochondrial matrix.

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