12.3 - Link Reaction Flashcards
Where the link reaction occurs The main steps of the link reaction The reactants and products of the link reaction
1
Q
Where does the link reaction take place?
Specifically
A
Mitochondrial matrix
2
Q
What is the link reaction also called?
A
Oxidative decarboxylation
3
Q
What does the link reaction connect?
A
Glycolysis and Krebs cycle
4
Q
What are the steps of the link reaction?
A
Active transport of pyruvate
5
Q
What happens during decarboxylation?
A
Pyruvate loses a molecule of CO2
6
Q
What happens during oxidation of pyruvate?
A
Hydrogen atoms are removed
7
Q
What happens during reduction of NAD?
A
Hydrogen atoms are used to reduce NAD
8
Q
What happens during formation of acetyl CoA?
A
Acetate binds to coenzyme A
9
Q
What are the reactants of the link reaction?
A
Pyruvate
10
Q
What are the products of the link reaction?
A
Acetyl coenzyme A
11
Q
What does acetyl coenzyme A do?
A
Delivers acetyl group to Krebs cycle
