Which process converts pyruvate into acetyl-CoA in eukaryotic cells?
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Correct answer: Pyruvate oxidation
Pyruvate oxidation converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA via the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. This links glycolysis to the citric acid cycle.
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