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What is the role of coenzyme A in the cell?

A.It converts glucose to carbon dioxide in the cell membrane.

B.It converts acetic acid to a form that can enter the mitochondria.

C.It converts pyruvic acid to glucose in the cytoplasm.

D.It converts carbon dioxide to waste that is released from the cell.

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the answer is B it converts acetic acid to a form that can enter the mitochondria

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Hey there!

A Coenzyme can react with carboxylic acids to form thioesters, functioning as an acyl group carrier. It assists in transferring fatty acids from the cytoplasm to mitochondria.

Your answer would be:

B.It converts acetic acid to a form that can enter the mitochondria.

I hope this helps you!



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