Which enzyme is required for the following conversion?
Pyruvic acid + $CoA + NAD^+ \longrightarrow$ Acetyl $CoA + CO_2 + NADH + H^+$

  • A
    Pyruvate dehydrogenase
  • B
    Phosphoglucomutase
  • C
    Pyruvate oxidase
  • D
    Pyruvate carboxylase

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