Pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA by a unique enzyme known as

A) pyruvate decarboxylase.
B) pyruvate dehydrogenase complex.
C) transitionase system.
D) multiplex enzyme system.
E) pyruvate CoA transferase.


B) pyruvate dehydrogenase complex.

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A) homologues are separated in prophase I of meiosis. B) homologues are separated in prophase II of meiosis. C) homologues are separated in prophase of mitosis. D) sister chromatids are separated in prophase I of meiosis. E) sister chromatids are separated in anaphase of mitosis.

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Most of the protein eaten by the mother during the third trimester of pregnancy is used for fetal brain and ____________________ system growth and development

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In the conversion of electrical energy to light

energy in a light bulb, how much is lost as heat energy?

a. 5 percent b. 15 percent c. 55 percent d. 75 percent e. 95 percent

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The biotic potential representing growth without limits at its maximal rate is indicated by what symbol? 

A. ri B. N C. K D. dN/dt E. N/K

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