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What is the function of the Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex in the mitochondrial matrix?
What is the function of the Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex in the mitochondrial matrix?
- Synthesize pyruvate from acetyl-CoA
- Transfer pyruvate to acetyl-CoA (correct)
- Convert acetyl-CoA to pyruvate
- Oxidize acetyl-CoA to water and CO2
Which statement accurately describes the TCA cycle (Krebs cycle)?
Which statement accurately describes the TCA cycle (Krebs cycle)?
- It synthesizes acetyl-CoA from pyruvate.
- It takes place in the cytoplasm.
- The last electron acceptor is NADH.
- Organic substrates are completely degraded to CO2 & H2O. (correct)
Which coenzyme is involved in the oxidative decarboxylation reaction that converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?
Which coenzyme is involved in the oxidative decarboxylation reaction that converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?
- ATP
- NADH (correct)
- NAD+
- FADH2
What is the role of H+ in the process of carrying pyruvate to the mitochondrial matrix?
What is the role of H+ in the process of carrying pyruvate to the mitochondrial matrix?
In aerobic respiration, what is kept in the form of ATP?
In aerobic respiration, what is kept in the form of ATP?
Which of the following is true about the Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA reaction?
Which of the following is true about the Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA reaction?
Which enzyme is responsible for performing the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in the mitochondrial matrix?
Which enzyme is responsible for performing the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in the mitochondrial matrix?
What does the Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex consist of?
What does the Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex consist of?
What is the role of molecular O2 in aerobic respiration?
What is the role of molecular O2 in aerobic respiration?
Where does the TCA cycle (Krebs cycle) take place?
Where does the TCA cycle (Krebs cycle) take place?
