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During aerobic respiration acetyl CoA is synthesized in

During aerobic respiration, acetyl CoA is synthesized in

Options

(a) Cytosol
(b) Mitochondrial matrix
(c) Glyoxysomal matrix
(d) Perichondrial space

Correct Answer:

Mitochondrial matrix

Explanation:

During aerobic respiration acetyl CoA is synthesized in mitochondrial matrix. Pyruvic acid is transported into the mitochondria where it is converted into acetyl CoA with release of CO₂, Acetyl CoA then enters TCA cycle (or Kreb’s cycle).

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