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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-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.