Some bacteria and anaerobic eukaryotes not using PDH(pyruvate dehydrogenase)form acetyl CoA and CO₂ from pyruvate with ________. A)PDH modified with methyl groups B)pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase C)2-oxoacid dehydrogenase D)an isoenzyme of PDH

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Bacteria and anaerobic eukaryotes that do not use PDH to form acetyl CoA and CO₂ from pyruvate can use pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA, CO2, and reduced ferredoxin. This process replaces the role of PDH in these organisms.

Some Bacteria and Anaerobic Eukaryotes Not Using PDH(pyruvate Dehydrogenase)form Acetyl