7 Questions
What enzyme converts pyruvate to acetyl CoA in the mitochondria?
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex
Under anaerobic conditions, what is pyruvate reduced to?
Lactate
Which enzyme is responsible for the regeneration of NAD+ during the conversion of pyruvate to lactate?
Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase
What allows glycolysis to proceed in the absence of oxygen?
Regeneration of NAD+
In which condition does glycolysis become very essential in skeletal muscle?
Anaerobic conditions
What is the end product of glycolysis in erythrocytes (RBCs)?
Lactate
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction that provides NADH for lactate production?
Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase
Test your knowledge on glycolysis and the significance of 2,3-BPG in oxygen transport. Explore the synthesis of compounds like Glycerol 3 P and non-essential amino acids from pyruvate.
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