The formation of acetyl coenzyme-A from pyruvic acid is the result of
A
Reduction
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B
Dehydration
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C
Dephosphorylation
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D
Oxidative decarboxylation
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Solution
The correct option is B Oxidative decarboxylation The end product of glycolysis, pyruvic acid is converted to acetyl coenzyme-A by the process of oxidative decarboxylation in presence of pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme. This acetyl-CoA then enters Krebs' cycle where it is oxidized to produce energy in the form of ATP.