Stage 2 Pyruvate Oxidation Flashcards
1
Q
what is the reaction equation for pyruvate oxidation?
A
2Pyruvate + 2NAD+ + 2CoA —-> 2Acetyl-CoA + 2(NADH+H+) + 2CO2
2
Q
where does Acetyl-CoA go if ATP is low?
A
if there is a low amount of ATP, Acetyl CoA enters the Krebs cycle
3
Q
where does Acetyl-Coa go if ATP is high
A
if there is a high amount of ATP, Acetyl Coa enters lipid metabolism and is stored as fat
4
Q
Where does the two NADH go?
A
to the electron transport chain
5
Q
where do the two hydrogen atoms go?
A
they remain dissolved in the mitochondrial matrix
6
Q
where do the two carbon dioxides go?
A
they spread outside the cell and outside the body as low energy waste
