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What is the function of the pdh complex?
What is the function of the pdh complex?
- Converting pyruvate to glucose
- Reducing pyruvate to produce lactate
- Breaking down fatty acids
- Oxidizing pyruvate to produce acetyl-CoA (correct)
What cofactor is required by the pdh complex?
What cofactor is required by the pdh complex?
- FADH2
- Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) (correct)
- NADH
- Coenzyme Q10
Which cellular organelle houses the pdh complex?
Which cellular organelle houses the pdh complex?
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria (correct)
What does the pdh complex stand for?
What does the pdh complex stand for?
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Which of the following is a component of the pdh complex?
Which of the following is a component of the pdh complex?
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What is the primary function of the pdh complex?
What is the primary function of the pdh complex?
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Study Notes
PDH Complex Overview
- The primary function of the PDH complex is to catalyze the conversion of pyruvate into Acetyl-CoA, which is then fed into the citric acid cycle.
Structure and Components
- The PDH complex is housed in the mitochondria, the cellular organelle responsible for energy production.
Cofactor Requirements
- The PDH complex requires thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) as a cofactor to function properly.
Composition
- The PDH complex stands for Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex, a multi-enzyme complex composed of multiple components, including E1, E2, and E3.
Functionality
- As a key component of cellular respiration, the PDH complex plays a crucial role in energy production, facilitating the link between glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.
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Test your knowledge of the pyruvate dehydrogenase (pdh) complex with this quiz. Explore the function, required cofactor, and cellular organelle where the pdh complex is located.
