Which of the below is not required for the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA?

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ATP is not required for the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA. The process requires CoA-SH (coenzyme A), FAD (flavin adenine dinucleotide), and lipoic acid as cofactors, as well as the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase. The equation for the reaction is:

pyruvate + CoA-SH + NAD+ → acetyl-CoA + CO2 + NADH + H+

Note: The answer E is not a valid choice as it is not a known compound or cofactor involved in this reaction.

Which of the Below Is Not Required for the Oxidative