💜 Unit 5: Glucose Catabolism - Formation of Acetyl Co-A

Question 1

Acetyl Coenzyme A (Co-A)

Answer 1

formed by 2 pyruvate acids from glycolysis getting oxidized

Question 2

Acetyl Co-A Equation

Answer 2

2 pyruvate acids + 2 Co-A + 2 NAD+ —-> 2 Acetyl Co-A + 2NADH + 2 CO2 + 2 H+

Question 3

Where does the formation of Acetyl Co-A occur?

Answer 3

mitochondria

Question 4

What are the reactants of Acetyl Co-A?

Answer 4

• 2 pyruvate acids
• 2 Co-A
• 2 NAD+

Question 5

What are the products of Acetyl Co-A?

Answer 5

• 2 Acetyl Co-A
• 2 NADH
• 2 CO2
• 2 H+