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What is the role of Mg2+ ion in conversation of 2 pyruvic acid to acetyl coA |
| Answer» In the conversion of\xa0pyruvate to acetyl CoA, each\xa0pyruvate\xa0molecule loses one carbon atom with the release of carbon dioxide. During the breakdown of\xa0pyruvate, electrons are transferred to NAD+ to produce NADH, which will be used by the cell to produce ATP.\xa0ATP\xa0(adenosine triphosphate), the main source of energy in cells, must bind to a\xa0magnesium\xa0ion in order to be biologically active. ... As such,\xa0magnesium\xa0plays a\xa0role\xa0in the stability of all polyphosphate compounds in the cells, including those associated with the synthesis of DNA and RNA. | |