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Connecting link between glycolysis and Krebs' cycle before pyruvate entering Krebs' cycle is changed to

Updated On: Jul 19, 2024
  • oxaloacetate
  • PEP
  • pyruvate
  • acetyl
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct answer is D: Acetyl

Glycolysis is the 1st step of cellular respiration and it is a common process for aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Glycolysis occurs in absence of oxygen. The product of glycolysis is pyruvate which oxidizes into Acetyl CoA. The oxidized product then enters into mitochondria and takes part in the Krebs Cycle.

Important Notes on the above concepts:

  • Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway in which, glucose C₆H₁₂O₆ converts into pyruvate, CH₃COCOO⁻, and a hydrogen ion, H⁺.
  • The energy released in this process is used in ATP and NADH formation.
  • The final process of this process is pyruvic acid.
  • The Krebs cycle is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
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