Where within the cell does the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occur?
A) inner mitochondrial membrane
B) mitochondrial matrix
C) rough ER
D) nucleus
E) cytosol

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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occurs in the mitochondrial matrix. This process is a crucial step in cellular respiration, specifically linking glycolysis to the citric acid cycle.

Where Within the Cell Does the Conversion of Pyruvate to Acetyl