Question

where does the oxidation of pyruvate take place

Answer 1

Hello,

The answer to your question is as following;

The oxidation of pyruvate happens in the mitochondrial matrix of a Eukaryotic cell. Before any chemical reaction takes places, pyruvate must enter the matrix.

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Answer 2

the Pyruvate oxidation starts at the end of glycolysis.it helps in the indirect production of ATP. It takes place in the mitochondrial matrix (in eukaryotes).

Here it is modified and two molecules are converted to acetyl CoA and two carbon released as carbon dioxide along with generation of 2 NADH.