Name the site (s) of pyruvate synthesis. Also, write the chemical reaction wherein pyruvic acid dehydrogenase acts as a catalyst.
The site of pyruvate synthesis is Cytoplasm in the cell.
Pyruvic acid + CoA + NAD+ Acetyl CoA + CO2 + NADH + H+
Pyruvic acid + CoA + NAD+ Acetyl CoA + CO2 + NADH + H+