Given below are two statements:
Statement-$I$: Acetyl $CoA$ formation takes place by oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid.
Statement-$II$: $\beta$-oxidation of fatty acid produces acetyl $CoA$.
In the light of above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.
  • B
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct.
  • D
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.

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