Inside the matrix of the mitochondria, pyruvate
A) is converted to acetyl CoA which requires energy from an NADH.
B) gains a carbon in its conversion to acetyl CoA.
C) requires the vitamin pantothenic acid for its conversion to acetyl CoA.
D) is converted to lactate under anaerobic conditions.

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Pantothenic acid is a component of coenzyme A, which is necessary for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA.

Inside the Matrix of the Mitochondria, Pyruvate