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What is the common pathway where glucose and other carbohydrates are oxidized to pyruvate?
What is the common pathway where glucose and other carbohydrates are oxidized to pyruvate?
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Pentose phosphate pathway
- Fatty acid synthesis
- Citric acid cycle
Which amino acids are converted to pyruvate?
Which amino acids are converted to pyruvate?
- Glycine and glutamate
- Threonine and tyrosine
- Leucine and lysine
- Alanine and serine (correct)
What is the enzyme responsible for oxidizing pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
What is the enzyme responsible for oxidizing pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) (correct)
- Aconitase
- Citrate synthase
- Pyruvate kinase
What inhibits PDC kinase?
What inhibits PDC kinase?
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What is the final step in all the major pathways of fuel oxidation?
What is the final step in all the major pathways of fuel oxidation?
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What activates PDC phosphatase?
What activates PDC phosphatase?
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What is the location of the Krebs cycle reactions?
What is the location of the Krebs cycle reactions?
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What type of reactions occur in the Krebs cycle?
What type of reactions occur in the Krebs cycle?
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What is released during the Krebs cycle reactions?
What is released during the Krebs cycle reactions?
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Who is named for the Krebs cycle?
Who is named for the Krebs cycle?
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