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What type of leaves do the plants in Coniferophyta typically have?
What type of leaves do the plants in Coniferophyta typically have?
How are the flowers in Coniferophyta plants typically arranged?
How are the flowers in Coniferophyta plants typically arranged?
What characterizes the wood structure of plants in Coniferophyta?
What characterizes the wood structure of plants in Coniferophyta?
Which feature is typical of the female cones in Coniferophyta plants?
Which feature is typical of the female cones in Coniferophyta plants?
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What is the first metabolic intermediate formed in the Krebs cycle?
What is the first metabolic intermediate formed in the Krebs cycle?
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Under what conditions does the citric acid cycle occur?
Under what conditions does the citric acid cycle occur?
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Which molecules from other cycles and pathways enter the citric acid cycle?
Which molecules from other cycles and pathways enter the citric acid cycle?
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How many enzyme-mediated reactions make up the citric acid cycle?
How many enzyme-mediated reactions make up the citric acid cycle?
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Where does the citric acid cycle take place in eukaryotes?
Where does the citric acid cycle take place in eukaryotes?
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Which enzyme of the citric acid cycle is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotic cells?
Which enzyme of the citric acid cycle is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the first step of the citric acid cycle?
What is the first step of the citric acid cycle?
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Where does the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occur in eukaryotic cells?
Where does the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occur in eukaryotic cells?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the reversible hydration of fumarate to form L-malate in the citric acid cycle?
Which enzyme is responsible for the reversible hydration of fumarate to form L-malate in the citric acid cycle?
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What molecule is formed at the end of each turn of the citric acid cycle and condenses with acetyl CoA in the next cycle?
What molecule is formed at the end of each turn of the citric acid cycle and condenses with acetyl CoA in the next cycle?
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Which complex in the electron transport chain does FADH2 enter through after transferring electrons to ubiquinone?
Which complex in the electron transport chain does FADH2 enter through after transferring electrons to ubiquinone?
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In the citric acid cycle, which enzyme is responsible for the dehydrogenation of L-malate to oxaloacetate?
In the citric acid cycle, which enzyme is responsible for the dehydrogenation of L-malate to oxaloacetate?
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Study Notes
Coniferophyta Characteristics
- Coniferophyta plants, or conifers, typically have needle-like or scale-like leaves that help reduce water loss.
- Flowers in Coniferophyta are usually arranged in cones, with male cones producing pollen and female cones containing seeds.
- Wood structure in Coniferophyta is characterized by tracheids, which are long cells that facilitate water transport and provide structural support.
Female Cones in Coniferophyta
- Female cones are typically woody and contain ovules that develop into seeds after fertilization.
Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle) Overview
- The first metabolic intermediate formed in the Krebs cycle is citrate, created from the condensation of acetyl CoA and oxaloacetate.
- The citric acid cycle occurs under aerobic conditions, requiring oxygen for the complete oxidation of acetyl CoA.
- Molecules that enter the citric acid cycle include acetyl CoA, NADH, and FADH2 from glycolysis and fatty acid oxidation.
- The citric acid cycle consists of eight enzyme-mediated reactions.
Location and Enzymes in the Citric Acid Cycle
- In eukaryotes, the citric acid cycle takes place in the mitochondrial matrix.
- The enzyme succinate dehydrogenase, responsible for the oxidation of succinate to fumarate, is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Key Steps and Reactions in the Citric Acid Cycle
- The first step of the citric acid cycle involves the conversion of acetyl CoA and oxaloacetate into citrate.
- The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occurs in the mitochondrial matrix prior to entering the citric acid cycle.
- The enzyme fumarase catalyzes the reversible hydration of fumarate to form L-malate.
- At the end of each turn of the citric acid cycle, oxaloacetate is regenerated to condense with acetyl CoA in the subsequent cycle.
Electron Transport Chain Connections
- FADH2 transfers electrons to the electron transport chain through Complex II (succinate dehydrogenase), after passing electrons to ubiquinone.
- The enzyme malate dehydrogenase is responsible for the dehydrogenation of L-malate to oxaloacetate in the citric acid cycle.
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Learn about the key characteristics of Coniferophyta, a plant group that includes mostly evergreen trees with needle-like or scale-like leaves. Explore topics such as xerophytic leaf adaptations, wood structure, resin canals, and flower types.
