The Link Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
What happens during the link reaction?
A
pyruvate is dehydrogenated and decaroxylated to form acetate in the matrix of mitochondria
acetate combines with coenzyme A to form acetyl coenzyme A
2
Q
What are the products per reaction and per glucose?
A
per reaction - 1 x CO2 and 1 x NADH
per glucose - 2 x CO2 and 2 x NADH
3
Q
What is de hydrogenation?
A
loss of a hydrogen atom/ion
4
Q
What is decarboxylation?
A
loss of carbon atom
