The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is:
A. Citrate synthase
B. Pyruvate kinase
C. Pyruvate dehydrogenase
D. Lactate dehydrogenase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) oxidatively decarboxylates pyruvate, producing acetyl-CoA, NADH, and CO₂ in the mitochondrial matrix, linking glycolysis to the Krebs cycle. Pyruvate kinase is in glycolysis, lactate dehydrogenase converts pyruvate to lactate, citrate synthase starts the Krebs cycle.

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