Question

Pyruvic acid, the key product of glycolysis can have many metabolic fates. Under aerobic condition it forms ______.

विकल्प

• Lactic acid

• CO₂ + H₂O

• Acetyl CoA + CO₂

• Ethanol + CO₂

Answer 1

Pyruvic acid, the key product of glycolysis can have many metabolic fates. Under aerobic condition it forms `underline(Acetyl  CoA + CO_2)`.

Explanation:

Pyruvic acid undergoes dehydrogenation, and the reaction produces Acetyl CoA, CO₂ and NADH.