4.2 Pyruvate Oxidation Flashcards
1
Q
reaction catalyzed by pyruvate
A
oxidative decarboxylation
2
Q
oxidative decarboxylation
A
- irreversible process
- a carboxyl group is removed
- 2 left over carbons become acetyl CoA
3
Q
what 3 enzymes are in the enzyme complex
A
- decarboxylase
- dehydrogenase
- synthase
4
Q
energy is..
A
released
5
Q
large organic molecule, can be written as CoA-SH
A
Coenzyme A
6
Q
2 pyruvates and converted into 2 acetyl CoA
A
pyruvate oxidation
7
Q
What are byproducts of the process
A
- 2 CO2 are released
- 2 NADH are produced
8
Q
what are the reactions involved in pyruvate oxidation?
A
- decarboxylation
- dehydrogenation
- production of acetyl-CoA
