The first reaction of the Krebs cycle involves CoA transferring the acetyl (C2) group to oxaloacetic acid (C4) to form citric acid (C6), also adding a water molecule and freeing CoA.
La primera reacción del ciclo de Krebs implica la transferencia del grupo acetilo (C2) de la CoA al oxaloacetato (C4) para formar citrato (C6) y liberar la CoA.
| Front | What is the first rxn of the Kreb cycle? |
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| Back | 1. CoA transfers the acetyl (C2) group to a C4 compound (oxaloacetic acid) a. water molecule is also added 2. Forms citric acid 3. CoA is free to combine with another acetic acid |
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