5 Questions
What is the fate of pyruvate under aerobic conditions?
Converted to acetyl CoA and enters the TCA cycle
How is pyruvate transported into the mitochondria?
By a pyruvate transporter
Which co-enzyme is required for the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)
Which enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of the hydroxyethyl group to form an acetyl group?
Dihydro Lipoyl Trans Acetylase (Enzyme 2)
What is the last step in the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex?
Oxidation of lipoamide
Test your knowledge on metabolic pathways such as the TCA cycle and conversion of glucose to fatty acids. Explore the fate of pyruvate and the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex in mitochondria.
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