TCA Cycle Flashcards by Joshua Allengame | Brainscape

Q

What is the general reaction for the TCA cycle?

A

pyruvate -> acetyl CoA -> CO2

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What is the energy gain from the TCA cycle?

A

15ATP (or 30ATP per glycolysis reaction due to 2 pyruvate being made)

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What is the total ATP gained from 1 mol of glucose?

A

36 ATP

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