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    The Conversion of Pyruvic Acid to Acetyl-CoA Can Be Described
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The Conversion of Pyruvic Acid to Acetyl-CoA Can Be Described

Question 26

Question 26

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The conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl-CoA can be described as ________, because a molecule of CO₂ is produced as a by-product.


A) decarboxylation
B) amination
C) respiration
D) oxidation
E) phosphorylation

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