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Acetyl CoA is a _____________ carbon compound.(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4I got this question in class test.This key question is from Aerobic Respiration topic in chapter Nucleus & Aerobic Respiration of Cell Biology

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Correct option is (b) 2

Easy explanation: ACETYL COA is a 2 carbon compound. From oxidation of pyruvate (by the pyruvate dehydrogenase) which is a 3 carbon compound, acetyl CoA is formed with the release of ONE molecule of CO2 and NADH each.



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