Citric Acid Cycle Fundamental Quiz

What is the number of steps in PDH chemistry

5

Where does pyruvate dehydrogenase chemistry occur

Mitochondria

What is the net reaction for pyruvate dehydrogenase

pyruvate + CoASH + NAD+ → CO2 + Acetyl CoA + NADH

What is the number of steps in the citric acid cycle

8

Where does the citric acid cycle occur in the cell

Mitochondria

Is the citric acid cycle an aerobic or anaerobic process

Aerobic

What fuels can be made into acetyl-CoA

carbs, proteins, and lipids

What are the two possible fates for acetyl-CoA

TCA and FA synthesis

What is the net reaction for the citric acid cycle

Acetyl-CoA + NAD+ + FAD + GDP +Pi +H2O → CO2 + NADH + FADH2 + GTP

Describe stage 1 of the citric acid cycle

“Chemistry on the substrate”; CO2 generation with energy production (NADH)

Describe stage 2 of the citric acid cycle

“Regeneration of the active state”; by regeneration of oxaloacetate (OAA)