Which is NOT correct about the preparatory reaction? A) It connects glycolysis to the citric acid cycle. B) CO₂ is given off. C) Pyruvate is converted to a 2-carbon acetyl group. D) NAD⁺ goes to NADH + H⁺ as acetyl-CoA forms. E) The reaction occurs once per glucose molecule.

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All of the statements are true, except that the reaction occurs twice per glucose molecule, because one glucose is converted into 2 pyruvates.

Which Is NOT Correct About the Preparatory Reaction