Aerobic respiration

Question 1

Pyruvate Oxidation

Answer 1

Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix and oxidizes acetate and CO2. Acetate then bonds with coenzyme A to form Acetyl CoA, which starts the citric acid cycle. Happens 2x

Question 2

Proton gradient in the respiratory chain

Answer 2

Protons are actively transported to the inner membrane, which is from the electron flow. Protons flow back across the membrane the membrane through a channel