Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040125

When oxygen is abundant, what is pyruvate converted into during aerobic respiration?

1

Ethanol

2

Acetyl CoA

3

Lactic acid

4

Sugar

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Acetyl CoA

Solution:

When oxygen is abundant, pyruvate is converted into acetyl CoA, which enters the Krebs cycle in aerobic respiration, leading to further energy release.

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