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BotanyRespiration in PlantsAerobic RespirationEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Which enzyme catalyzes the link reaction?

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Answer:
C
Solution:

The pyruvate molecule enters the mitochondrial matrix where it is converted to acetyl-CoA by a reaction known as oxidative decarboxylation in presence of oxidizing agent NAD+. The enzyme responsible for this reaction is pyruvate dehydrogenase and the cofactor is Mg++.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Respiration in PlantsSubtopic:Aerobic Respiration
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