Pyruvate Oxidation Flashcards
0
Q
How does Acetyl CoA form?
A
Through decarboxylation and de hydrogenation reactions
1
Q
Where does Pyruvate oxidation occur?
A
The matrix of the mitochondria
2
Q
What is a decarboxylation reaction?
A
Carboxyl gets removed from Pyruvate
3
Q
What is a de hydrogenation reaction?
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2 remaining carbon molecules get oxidated
The electron that transfers forms NADH
Acetyl group reacts with the Co enzyme forming Acetyl CoA
4
Q
What is the net formula for Pyruvate oxidation?
A
2 Pyruvate + 2NAD + 2 CoA = 2 acetylCoA 2 NADH 2H 2CO2
