Question

how does pyruvate breakdown to give carbon dioxide explain ​

Answer 1

Breakdown of Pyruvate: Each pyruvate molecule loses a carboxylic group in the form of carbon dioxide. The remaining two carbons are then transferred to the enzyme CoA to produce Acetyl CoA.

A carboxyl group is removed from pyruvate, releasing a molecule of carbon dioxide into the surrounding medium.

• Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria and loses carbon dioxide to form acetyl-CoA, a 2-carbon molecule.