Pyruvic dehydrogenase is used in converting _________________.

Pyruvic acid to acetyl co-enzyme A

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Pyruvate to glucose

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Glucose to pyruvate

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Pyruvic acid to lactic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Pyruvic acid to acetyl co-enzyme A
Answer is option A i.e. "Pyruvic acid to acetyl co-enzyme A"
Pyruvic dehydrogenase is a unique enzyme which links glycolysis to the Kreb's cycle by converting pyruvic acid formed in cytoplasm to acetyl co-enzyme A in mitochondria.

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