One way to generate acetyl-CoA is to convert pyruvate into acetyl-CoA by stripping off a CO2 molecule. The removal of CO2 is referred to as what type of reaction?

A. Glycolytic
B. Carboxylation
C. Acetylation
D. Decarboxylation


Answer: D

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