Krebs Flashcards
1
Q
Other names
A
TCA, tricarboxylic acid cycle
Citric acid cycle
2
Q
Where
It is
Conditions
A
Prokaryotes cytosol
Eukaryotes mitochondria
The final common oxidative pathway, central pathway connecting all
Aerobic only
3
Q
Function
A
Central oxidative pathway
Provide reducing power
Intermediates
4
Q
Why anphibolic
A
Anabolism> intermediates used for amino acids synthesis and fatty acids
Catabolism> breakdown of acetyl co-a to produce ATP
5
Q
Coenzyme A carries
Acetyl co A sources
A
Acetyl group
Fatty acids, glucose, amino acids
