The conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl-CoA can be described as ________, because a molecule of CO2 is produced as a by-product
A) decarboxylation
B) amination
C) respiration
D) oxidation
E) phosphorylation
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sex chromosomes
What will be an ideal response?
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