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Acetyl Group Location Process Product Link Reaction  Mitochondrial

The link reaction takes place in the mitochondrial matrix, where pyruvate undergoes decarboxylation to form CO2. A 2-carbon molecule is formed by oxidation, reducing NAD+, and this acetyl group then combines with coenzyme A to produce acetyl CoA.

The link reaction takes place in the mitochondrial matrix, where pyruvate undergoes decarboxylation to form CO2. A 2-carbon molecule is formed by oxidation, reducing NAD+, and this acetyl group then combines with coenzyme A to produce acetyl CoA.

Front location, process, product of the link reaction 
Back mitochondrial matrix, decarboxylation of the 2 pyruvates forming CO2, 2C forms acetyl group when oxidized (NAD+ reduced), acetyl group combines with coenzyme A, produces acetyl CoA

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