When oxygen is in plentiful supply in the cell,pyruvate is converted to ________.
A)CoA
B)acetyl-CoA
C)glucose
D)lactate
E)fructose

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When oxygen is abundant, pyruvate enters the mitochondrial matrix and is converted into acetyl-CoA by the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase. This process requires oxygen and occurs during aerobic respiration. Acetyl-CoA then enters the citric acid cycle, producing ATP and other molecules that can be utilized by the cell for energy.

When Oxygen Is in Plentiful Supply in the Cell,pyruvate Is