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Which one of the following enzymes provides a link between glycolysis and the citric acid cycle ?

Correct answer: D. Pyruvate dehydrogenase

  • A. Lactate dehydrogenase
  • B. Pyruvate kinase
  • C. Citrate synthase
  • D. Pyruvate dehydrogenase

Explanation

The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex converts glycolytic pyruvate into acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle. Lactate dehydrogenase diverts pyruvate to lactate, while pyruvate kinase acts earlier within glycolysis.

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