8.2.2 - Link Reaction
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary product of glycolysis that enters the link reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about the output of glycolysis.
What is released during the decarboxylation of pyruvate?
💡 Hint: Consider what is removed from the molecule.
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What molecule is formed from pyruvate during the link reaction?
💡 Hint: Remember what pyruvate is transformed into.
True or False: The link reaction occurs in the cytoplasm.
💡 Hint: Think about the cellular location of the Krebs cycle.
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Sketch a detailed diagram depicting the link reaction showing all inputs and outputs including molecules and their conversions.
💡 Hint: Focus on showing the steps and the transformations that take place.
Discuss the metabolic pathways and their interconnections illustrated by the link reaction in the context of cellular respiration.
💡 Hint: Consider how each pathway contributes to the overall ATP yield.
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