Q.
Identify $A$ and $B$ in the given reaction.
Pyruvic acid $+ CoA + NAD^{+} \xrightarrow[\text{Pyruvate dehydrogenase}]{Mg^{2+}} A + B + NADH + H^+$
A
B
(a)
$PEP$
$CO_2$
(b)
Acetyl CoA
$CO_2$
(c)
$CO_2$
$H_2O$
(d)
Acetyl CoA
$H_2O$
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | $PEP$ | $CO_2$ |
| (b) | Acetyl CoA | $CO_2$ |
| (c) | $CO_2$ | $H_2O$ |
| (d) | Acetyl CoA | $H_2O$ |
Respiration in Plants
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