During the Synthesis of Acetyl-CoA from Pyruvic Acid, ________ Is

Question

During the synthesis of acetyl-CoA from pyruvic acid, ________ is produced.
A) ATP
B) NADH
C) FADH₂
D) H₂O
E) acetic acid

Accepted Answer

During the synthesis of acetyl-CoA from pyruvic acid, NADH is produced through the reduction of NAD+. This is an important step in cellular respiration as NADH can go on to donate electrons to the electron transport chain, which generates ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. ATP, FADH₂, and H₂O are not specifically produced during this step, and acetic acid is not a product of this reaction (although acetyl-CoA, which contains an acetyl group, is produced).