Link Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the pyruvate in the link reaction
A
It is oxidised conpletely into acetate, it loses carbon dioxide and hydrogen
2
Q
What is done to the acetate
A
It is combined with coenzyme a to form acetylcoenzyme a which enters the kerb cycle
3
Q
what happens to the hydrgoen
A
it is taken up by the nad to form reduced nad
4
Q
what happens to the co2
A
it is a waste product and is removed via gaseous exchange
