Practice - Pyruvate Oxidation (Link Reaction)
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Practice Questions
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What molecule is formed from pyruvate during the link reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what enters the Krebs cycle after glycolysis.
What gas is released during pyruvate oxidation?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to carbon during the conversion.
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What is the byproduct of pyruvate oxidation?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens to carbon atoms.
True or False: Acetyl-CoA can enter the Krebs cycle.
💡 Hint: Remember what follows after this transformation.
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Challenge Problems
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Illustrate the biochemical pathway starting from glucose through glycolysis and ending in pyruvate oxidation. Describe each step briefly.
💡 Hint: Focus on the main transformations and products at each stage.
If oxygen is not present, how does pyruvate oxidation differ in its outcome, and what are the consequences for the cell?
💡 Hint: Think about anaerobic conditions and the cells' need for energy.
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