| Date | November 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13N.1.HL.TZ0.30 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 30 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What happens during oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate?
A. Reduction of NAD+ and oxidation of CO2
B. Oxidation of NADH and production of CO2
C. Reduction of NAD+ and production of CO2
D. Oxidation of NADH and reduction of CO2
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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Syllabus sections
Additional higher level » Topic 8: Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis » 8.2 Cell respiration
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