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A-Level Biology OCR A

Link Form Explain Reaction Step Pyruvate Enters Mitochondrial

During the link reaction, pyruvate enters the mitochondrial matrix, undergoes oxidative decarboxylation (releasing CO2 and H), forms NADH, and binds with coenzyme A to form acetyl-CoA.

During the link reaction, pyruvate enters the mitochondrial matrix, undergoes oxidative decarboxylation (releasing CO2 and H), forms NADH, and binds with coenzyme A to form acetyl-CoA.

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Back Link reaction:
  • Pyruvate enters mitochondrial matrix by active transport via carrier proteins
  • It undergoes oxidative decarboxylation (CO2 & H removed)
  • Hydrogen accepted by NAD to form NADH
  • Two-carbon acetyl group formed binds with coenzyme A to form acetylcoenzyme A

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