The molecule that serves as the common branch point for either the anaerobic or aerobic pathway is pyruvate. Depending on the availability of oxygen, pyruvate can either be converted into acetyl-CoA to enter the aerobic pathway (Krebs cycle or citric acid cycle) or undergo fermentation in the absence of oxygen.
pyruvate
Galactose is converted to glucose-6-phosphate, which can enter glycolysis to produce pyruvate. Pyruvate can then be converted to acetyl-CoA, a molecule that enters the Krebs cycle. This allows galactose-derived metabolites to be utilized in the Krebs cycle for energy production.
It is changed into Acetyl CoA, which is then used in the citric acid cycle (aka Krebs Cycle).
The formation of acetyl-CoA
Pyruvate
Pyruvate is transported to the mitochondria to serve as a starting point for the Krebs cycle. Once in the mitochondria, pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA, which then enters the Krebs cycle to be oxidized for energy production.
The molecule that serves as the common branch point for either the anaerobic or aerobic pathway is pyruvate. Depending on the availability of oxygen, pyruvate can either be converted into acetyl-CoA to enter the aerobic pathway (Krebs cycle or citric acid cycle) or undergo fermentation in the absence of oxygen.
The Krebs cycle is an example of an aerobic metabolic pathway, as it requires oxygen to function efficiently.
Oxidized
Pyruvate -> Acetyl CoA -> Citrate which is used by the Krebs or Citric Acid Cycle.
Before the Krebs cycle can proceed, pyruvate must be converted into acetyl-CoA through a process known as pyruvate decarboxylation. This reaction occurs in the mitochondria and is catalyzed by the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. Acetyl-CoA then enters the Krebs cycle to be further metabolized for energy production.
pyruvate
In Glycolysis, the final compound formed is Pyruvate. Now, pyruvate has to be transformed to Acetyl-CoA by the substitution of the carboxylic group with a Coenzyme A by pyruvate dehydrogenase. In real terms, Acetyl-CoA is the molecule that "switch on" the Krebs cycle.
Galactose is converted to glucose-6-phosphate, which can enter glycolysis to produce pyruvate. Pyruvate can then be converted to acetyl-CoA, a molecule that enters the Krebs cycle. This allows galactose-derived metabolites to be utilized in the Krebs cycle for energy production.
The citric acid cycle, more commonly known as the Krebs cycle.
the krebs cycle produces pyruvate as a product to be used by the ATP molecules.