5 Questions
Which enzyme decarboxylates pyruvate to form acetyl molecule?
Pyruvate dehydrogenase (E1)
What is the role of dihydrolipoyl transacetylase (E2) in pyruvate oxidation?
Transferring acetyl into a lipoamide molecule
What is the product of the oxidation of 1 pyruvate molecule?
1 Acetyl CoA, 1 CO2, 1 NADH
What does dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase (E3) oxidize into lipoamide?
Dihydrolipoyl
Which coenzyme is used to reduce NAD+ into NADH in pyruvate oxidation?
FADH2
Test your knowledge of pyruvate oxidation and the pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme complex with this quiz. Explore the reactions involved, coenzymes, and regulatory enzymes while learning about the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA.
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