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Which enzyme is crucial for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?

Practice Questions

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Which enzyme is crucial for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?
  1. Lactate dehydrogenase
  2. Pyruvate kinase
  3. Pyruvate dehydrogenase
  4. Alcohol dehydrogenase

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which enzyme is crucial for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?
  • Step 1: Understand that pyruvate is a product of glucose breakdown.
  • Step 2: Know that pyruvate needs to be converted to acetyl-CoA to enter the Krebs cycle.
  • Step 3: Identify the enzyme responsible for this conversion.
  • Step 4: Learn that the enzyme is called pyruvate dehydrogenase.
  • Step 5: Conclude that pyruvate dehydrogenase is crucial for converting pyruvate to acetyl-CoA.
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