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in Class 12 by kratos

Which of the following is essential for conversion of pyruvic acid into acetyl Co-A?

(a) LAA

(b) NAD+

(c) TPP

(d) All of these

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by kratos
 
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Correct option (d) All of these

Explanation:

The oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate into acetyl Co-A involves the presence of atleast five essential co-factors and an enzyme complex. The co-factors lnvolved are Mg ions, Thiamine Pyrophosphate (TPP), NAD+, Coenzyme-A (Co-A) and lipoic acid.

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