What happens to pyruvic acid in the krebs cycle

During kerbs cycle pyruvate is converted to Acetyl CoA. The so formed Acetyl CoA then enters the krebs cycle.

Explanation:

Pyruvate is the end product of glycolysis. Pyruvate is converted into Acetyl CoA by the catalytic activity of pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme which uses NAD + as a coenzyme.

The formation of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA is termed as oxidative decarboxylation.