Krebs/Citric Acid/TCA Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
where does Kreb’s occur?
A
mitochondrial matrix
2
Q
Stage 1: Acetyl CoA and oxaloacetate react together and form ____
A
citrate/citric acid
3
Q
Stage 2: citrate undergoes oxidation decarboxylation twice, releasing 2 ____ molecules and 2 ____ molecules
A
CO2 and NADH
4
Q
Stage 3: _____ is regenerated while what molecules are reduced?
A
oxaloacetate
1 FADH2
1 NADH
1 GTP
5
Q
How many NADH, FADH2, and GTP are produced from 1 glucose molecule?
A
6 NADH
2 FADH2
2 GTP
6
Q
What 2 molecules in step 1 of Krebs react together to form citrate?
A
Acetyl CoA and oxaloacetate
