PDH coenzyme 3 Flashcards

1
Q

PDH coenzyme 3

A

coenzyme A (coA)

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2
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synthesized from the vitamin B5

A

pantothenic acid

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3
Q

has a free

A

thiol (-SH) group

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4
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reacts to form

A

thioesters, such as acetyl-coA

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5
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function of thioester linkages?

A

joins thiol + carboxylic acid

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6
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thioesters (energy?)

A

rich in energy

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7
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thioesters because so rich in energy it

A

is ver unstable and will cause to release energy

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