Citric Acid Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the citric acid cycle?
A
A cycle of 10 enzyme controlled reactions
2
Q
Where does the citric acid cycle take place?
A
The central matrix of mitochondria
3
Q
What enzymes are involved?
A
-Coenzyme A
-ATP Synthase
-Dehydrogenase
4
Q
Where does the citric acid cycle take place?
A
The central matrix of mitochondria
5
Q
How many times does the link reaction in mitochondria during the presence of oxygen happen?
A
Twice, as 2 molecules of pyruvate are formed from each glucose molecule
