pyruvate oxidation Flashcards
1
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reactants and products of pyruvate oxidation
A
in: 2 pyruvate
reduces NAD to NADH
out: 1 CO2, Acetyle CoA (2C)
2
Q
where does pyruvate oxidation occur
A
mitochondrial matrix
3
Q
is p.o. aerobic or anaerobic
A
aerobic: if O2 is available, pyruvate enters mitochondria
4
Q
how many times does p.o. happen
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twice (one glucose molec produces two pyruvate molecs)
5
Q
net products of p.o.
A
2x [2C acetyl CoA, NADH, CO2, H]
6
Q
carbons start and end in p.o.
A
starts w 2 3C molecs (2 pyruvate), ends with 2 2C molecs (Acetyl CoA)
7
Q
electron carriers in p.o.
A
NAD to NADH
8
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