Link Reaction

Question 1

where does it occur?

Answer 1

in the matrix of the mitochondria

Question 2

stages

Answer 2

1. Pyruvate is dehydrogenated and decarboxylated to form acetate
2. acetate combines with Coenzyme A to form acetyl Co A

Question 3

what are the products per reaction?

Answer 3

1 x CO2

1 x NADH

Question 4

What are the products per molecule of glucose?

Answer 4

2 x CO2

2 x NADH