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The process of converting pyruvate into acetyl- occurs in which part of the cell?
- A.Mitochondrial matrix
- B.Cytosol
- C.Inner mitochondrial membrane
- D.Intermembrane space
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Correct answer: A — Mitochondrial matrix
Solution
- Pyruvate enters the mitochondria after glycolysis.
- The enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase complex catalyzes the oxidative decarboxylation.
- This reaction occurs within the mitochondrial matrix.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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