S18) Energy Production — TCA Cycle & ETC Flashcards
Describe the structure of the mitochondrion
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Pyruvate from Stage 1 (glycolysis) does not enter directly into Stage 3 (TCA cycle).
What reaction occurs?
The link reaction
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Where does the link reaction occur?
Mitochondrial matrix – pyruvate transported from cytoplasm across mitochondrial membrane
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Which enzyme catalyses the link reaction?
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Pyruvate dehydrogenase (large multi-enzyme complex)
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Describe three features of the link reaction
- Reaction is sensitive to Vitamin B1 deficiency (PDH requires factors from B1)
- Reaction is irreversible (key regulatory step)
- Irreversible loss of CO2
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PDH is subject to multiple regulation.
Describe its activation and inhibition in terms of phosphorylation and dephosphorylation
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What is the consequence of PDH deficiency?
Lactic acidosis
Describe three features of the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle
- Acetyl CoA converted to 2CO2
- Oxidative
- Produces some energy & precursors for biosynthesis
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Where does the TCA cycle occur?
Mitochondria
How many rounds of TCA cycle occur per glucose molecule entering from glycolysis?
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What is produced after the two rounds of the TCA cycle occurring per glucose molecule?
- 6 NADH
- 2 FADH2
- 2 GTP
How is the TCA cycle regulated?
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Appreciate the biological precusors molecules synthesised from the TCA cycle
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Which three events occur in oxidative phosphorylation?
- Electron transport and ATP synthesis
- NADH & FADH2 re-oxidised
- Large amounts of energy (ATP) produced
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Where does the ETC occur?
Inner mitochondrial membrane