Which of the following statements is not true of pyruvate?

a. It plays a key role in energy metabolism.
b. It is involved in glycolysis.
c. The pathway of pyruvate to acetyl CoA is reversible.
d. The pathway of pyruvate to acetyl CoA is irreversible.
e. It is involved in the Cori cycle.


Answer: C

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