NEET Biology question
Identify A and B in the given reaction: Pyruvic acid + Co-A + NAD+ --[Mg2+, Pyruvate dehydrogenase]--> A + B + NADH + H+
Answer: (B)
Solution
The pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction converts pyruvic acid, with CoA and NAD+, into acetyl-CoA, CO2 and NADH + H+. The correct option is (b).