Which of the following is not a reaction occurring during oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate? A) Removal of CO₂. B) Oxidation of an acetate group. C) Addition of Coenzyme A to a 2-carbon fragment. D) Reduction of NAD⁺ E) All of these reactions take place during oxidative decarboxylation.

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The oxidation of an acetate group does not occur during the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate. Instead, pyruvate is decarboxylated to form an acetyl group, which is then attached to Coenzyme A.

Which of the Following Is Not a Reaction Occurring During