Krebs Cycle & Cori Cycle

Question 1

What are the sources of acetyl-Coa that can feed into the Krebs Cycle?

Answer 1

1. GLYCOGEN
2. TRIGLYCERIDES via beta-oxidation
3. PROTEIN via AA catabolism

Question 2

Where does the Krebs Cycle take place?

Answer 2

In the MITOCHONDRIA

Question 3

What is the ETC highly dependent on?

Answer 3

Supply of oxygen, so the reducing equivalents FAD and NAD need to be regenerated