Pyruvate Dehydrogenase & Citric Acid Cycle Quiz
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What is the final product of the citric acid cycle?

  • Pyruvate
  • Two molecules of CO2 (correct)
  • Acetyl CoA
  • One molecule of ATP
  • What is the alternative name for the citric acid cycle?

  • Tricarboxylic acid cycle (correct)
  • Electron transport chain cycle
  • Pentose phosphate pathway
  • Glycolysis cycle
  • What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle?

  • Generate high-energy electrons for ATP synthesis (correct)
  • Produce NADH and FADH2
  • Convert ADP to ATP
  • Convert glucose to pyruvate
  • What is the role of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?

    <p>Oxidatively decarboxylates pyruvate to acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main entry point for fuel molecules into the citric acid cycle?

    <p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Citric Acid Cycle Products

    • The final product of the citric acid cycle is oxaloacetate, which is regenerated to start the cycle again.
    • Four molecules of reduced electron carriers are produced: 3 NADH and 1 FADH2.
    • The citric acid cycle also generates two molecules of carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

    Alternative Name

    • The citric acid cycle is also known as the Krebs cycle or the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle.

    Citric Acid Cycle Function

    • The main function of the citric acid cycle is to oxidize acetyl-CoA, derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, to produce ATP, reduced electron carriers (NADH and FADH2), and carbon dioxide.

    Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex

    • The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex plays a crucial role in converting pyruvate, a product of glycolysis, into acetyl-CoA.

    Entry Point

    • Acetyl-CoA serves as the main entry point for fuel molecules into the citric acid cycle.

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    Test your knowledge of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase and the Citric Acid Cycle with this quiz. Assess your understanding of the crucial metabolic reaction catalyzed by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and the means by which it regulates cellular respiration. Master the key concepts of Chapter 17 with this insightful quiz.

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