Questions
Identify the incorrect statement
a
In alcohol fermentation, acetaldehyde is reduced by NADH to ethanol.
b
Pyruvate enters the mitochondrion for further oxidation in aerobic respiration of eukaryotes.
c
Only decarboxylation takes place during the conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl co.A in aerobic respiration.
d
Two molecules of NADH are produced from the metabolism of two molecules of pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA.
detailed solution
Correct option is C
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is used for the conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl coAPyruvate + NAD+ + CoA → acetyl-CoA + NADH + H+ + CO2Talk to our academic expert!
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c. involves oxidative decarboxylation and oxidative phosphorylation
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