structure of eukaryotic pdc

Question 1

step 1

Answer 1

decarboxylation of pyruvate to an aldehyde

Question 2

step 2

Answer 2

oxidation of aldehyde to a carboxylic acid

Question 3

step 3

Answer 3

formation of acetyl-coA (product 1)

Question 4

step 4

Answer 4

reoxidation of the lipoamide cofactor

Question 5

step 5

Answer 5

regeneration of the oxidized FAD cofactor