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Standard XII
Biology
Oxidation of Pyruvate
Oxidative dec...
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Oxidative decarboxylation occurs in

A
Cytosol
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Cristae
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Mitochondrial matrix
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Intermembrane space of mitochondria
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The correct option is C Mitochondrial matrix
Pyruvate formed during glycolysis enters into the mitochondrial matrix & undergoes oxidative decarboxylation to form acetyl CoA.

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