The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is located inside mitochondria .Pyruvate is formed by glycolysis in the cytoplasm.Pyruvate is brought into the mitochondrion by
A)diffusion.
B)TCA transporter.
C)PEP transporter.
D)Pyruvate transporter.

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Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria through the specific pyruvate transporter which allows pyruvate to move across the inner mitochondrial membrane into the matrix, where the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is located. Diffusion, TCA transporter, and PEP transporter are not specific modes for pyruvate transport into mitochondria.

The Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Is Located Inside Mitochondria