Why is pyruvate considered a "key glycolytic compound"?
A) It can be metabolized either anaerobically or aerobically.
B) It has the simplest chemical structure of all the substrates used for energy.
C) It is the entry point for aerobic metabolism of all carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
D) It is more stable than acetyl CoA.
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