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Pyruvate grooming occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. After glycolysis, pyruvate, produced in the cytoplasm, is transported into the mitochondria, where it is converted into acetyl-CoA. This process involves the decarboxylation of pyruvate and the production of NADH. The acetyl-CoA then enters the citric acid cycle for further energy production.
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Where does the breakdown of pyruvate occur?
Cytoplasm
Which part of cellular respiration must occur before any of the other steps can occur A. Pyruvate processing B. Electron transport chain C. Glycolysis D. Krebs cycle?
C. Glycolysis must occur before any of the other steps in cellular respiration. It is the first stage of the process, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH. The pyruvate produced then enters either pyruvate processing or the Krebs cycle, depending on the presence of oxygen.
WHY is glucose converted to pyruvate?
glycolysis occur in the cytosol just outside of mitrocondria
What two processes in glucose breakdown are anaerobic?
During glucose breakdown, glycolysis and fermentation occur anaerobically. Glycolysis breaks a glucose molecule into energy and pyruvate. Fermentation uses to the pyruvate to form either ethanol or lactate.
Which are products of pyruvate dehydrogenase?
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex react with pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA
What two major processes are linked by pyruvate grooming?
Pyruvate grooming links glycolysis, which breaks down glucose into pyruvate, and the citric acid cycle, which further breaks down pyruvate to produce energy in the form of ATP. This process helps maximize the energy extracted from glucose during cellular respiration.
Where does the breakdown of pyruvate occur?
Cytoplasm
If a cell is lacking in oxaloacetate, which of the following will occur?
There will be a buildup of pyruvate in the cell
Where does the synthesis of pyruvate occur during glycolysis?
The synthesis of pyruvate occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell during glycolysis. It is the final step in the glycolytic pathway, where glucose is converted to two molecules of pyruvate.
Which part of cellular respiration must occur before any of the other steps can occur A. Pyruvate processing B. Electron transport chain C. Glycolysis D. Krebs cycle?
C. Glycolysis must occur before any of the other steps in cellular respiration. It is the first stage of the process, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH. The pyruvate produced then enters either pyruvate processing or the Krebs cycle, depending on the presence of oxygen.
In glycolysis many reactions occur what is the main outcome of these reactions?
Glucose is broken down into pyruvate.
WHY is glucose converted to pyruvate?
glycolysis occur in the cytosol just outside of mitrocondria
Where does pyruvate processing occur?
Pyruvate processing occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. It is an important step in cellular respiration where pyruvate is converted to acetyl-CoA before entering the citric acid cycle to generate ATP.
How often should the Backlog Refinement Meeting (a.k.a Backlog Grooming) occur?
Every Sprint
What two processes in glucose breakdown are anaerobic?
During glucose breakdown, glycolysis and fermentation occur anaerobically. Glycolysis breaks a glucose molecule into energy and pyruvate. Fermentation uses to the pyruvate to form either ethanol or lactate.
Which are products of pyruvate dehydrogenase?
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex react with pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA
Does pyruvate oxidation occur in the cytoplasm?
Pyruvate is broken down oxidized to CO2 in the mitochondria. The oxidation of pyruvate also reduces coenzymes NADH and FADH2. The electrons from these coenzymes are fed through the electron transport chain and eventually end up on oxygen creating water. The transport of electrons through the ETC pumps protons (H+) from the mitochondrial matrix to the inner membrane space. This creates a proton gradient that forces protons back through an integral membrane protein in the inner mitochondrial membrane called ATP Synthase. The rotation of ATP Synthase creates ATP from ADP and Pi.
