METABOLISM 2 Flashcards
0
Q
What is the Krebs cycle fueled by
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Pyruvic acid and fatty acids (at times amino acids)
1
Q
Where does the Krebs cycle occur?
A
mitochondrial matrix
2
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The transitional phase of the Krebs cycle converts each pyruvic acid to
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Acetyl coA
3
Q
The decarboxylation of the Krebs cycle is the removal of 1 _______ to produce acetic acid and carbon dioxide
A
Carbon
4
Q
_______ of the Krebs cycle describes hydrogen atoms being remove from acetic acid; picked up by NAD+ > NADH + H
A
Oxidation
