What are the steps involved (in order) in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
A) decarboxylation, oxidation, transfer to CoA
B) decarboxylation, transfer to CoA, oxidation
C) oxidation, decarboxylation, transfer to CoA
D) oxidation, transfer to CoA, decarboxylation
E) None of the above.

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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA involves three main steps in order: decarboxylation (removal of a carbon as CO2), oxidation (transfer of electrons to NAD+ to form NADH), and finally the transfer of the resulting acetyl group to Coenzyme A (CoA), forming acetyl CoA.

What Are the Steps Involved (In Order) in the Conversion