The link reaction requires 1 pyruvate and 1 NAD, producing 1 acetyl CoA, 1 NADH, and 1 CO2 per pyruvate. Acetyl CoA enters the Krebs cycle, NADH is used in oxidative phosphorylation, and CO2 is released.
The link reaction requires 1 pyruvate and 1 NAD, producing 1 acetyl CoA, 1 NADH, and 1 CO2 per pyruvate. Acetyl CoA enters the Krebs cycle, NADH is used in oxidative phosphorylation, and CO2 is released.
| Front | State the molecules required for link reaction, the products and their fate after the link reaction. (per pyruvate) |
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| Back | Link reaction summary: (per pyruvate)
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