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The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA. Which of the following changes will increase the metabolic consumption of pyruvate?
1. High levels of ATP
2. High levels of NADH
3. Low levels of glucose
4. Low levels of Acetyl CoA

A

High levels of ATP

B

High levels of NADH

C

Low levels of glucose

D

Low levels of Acetyl CoA

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