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34.          In which one of the following reactions, oxidative decarboxylation does not occur?

A)   Malic acid \[\to \]Pyruvic acid

B)   Pyruvic acid \[\to \]Acetyl Co-A

C)  Glyceraldehyde \[\to \]3-phosphate \[\to \]1, 3-bisphosphoglyceric acid

D)   \[\alpha \]ketoglutaric acid \[\to \] Succinyl Co-A

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                                  Therefore, there is no decrease in the number of carbons, only oxidation occurs.