Link Reaction and Krebs Cyle Flashcards

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1
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In the Links Reaction, Coenzyme A combines with _____ to produce what?

A

Coenzyme A combines with acetate to produce acetyl coenzyme A

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2
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How does Pyruvate get to the Links Reaction

A

Pyruvate is actively transported to the Links Reaction

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3
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Name the overall equation for the Links Reaction

A

Pyruvate + NAD + Coenzyme A ➜ Acetyl Coenzyme A + reduced NAD + CO2

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4
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What does Pyruvate oxidise into?

A

Acetate

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5
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Where do the link reaction and Krebs cycle occur?

A

Matrix of the Mitochondria

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6
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Who was the Krebs Cycle named after?

A

Hans Kreb

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7
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What are the two alternate names of the Krebs cycle?

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Tri-carboxylic acid cycle

citric acid cycle

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Per Pyruvate, what is the yeild of the Krebs cycle

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2 CO2
3 reduced NAD
1 reduced FAD

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In the Krebs Cycle, Acetyl Coenzyme A combines with ______, a _ carbon number molecule to produce ______ a _ carbon number molecule

A

In the Krebs Cycle, Acetyl Coenzyme A combines with oxyloacetate, a 4carbon number molecule to produce citrate a 6 carbon number molecule

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10
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How many carbons does acetate have?

A

2

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11
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Co enzymes are not ______

A

Co enzymes are not enzymes

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12
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What is the role of a Co enzyme?

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They are required for enzymes to fucntion

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What is the significance of the Krebs Cycle? (4)

A

Break down macro molecules into smaller ones
Produce H atoms carried by NAD 2 ETC
Regenerates 4-Carbon molecule that would otherwise accumulate.
Source of intermediate compounds used in the manufacture of other substances

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