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Energy Production of the TCA Cycle Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

How many electron pairs is generated by the oxidation of the acetyl group to 2 CO2 in the TCA Cycle? How are these electrons captured?

A

4; 3 in NADH and 1 in FADH2

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How many ATP does each turn of the TCA cycle produce?

A

10 ATP; 9 from NADH/FADH2 and 1 from GTP

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3
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How many ATP, pyruvate, and NADH are produced in glycolysis?

A

2 ATP, 2 pyruvate, and 2 NADH

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What ultimately happens to the 2 pyruvate produced by glycolysis under aerobic conditions prior to the TCA Cycle?

A

They are converted by pyruvate dehydrogenase into 2 acetyl-CoA and 2 NADH.

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How many ATP does two turns of the TCA Cycle yield?

A

20

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6
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How many ATP does 1 glucose produce under aerobic conditions?

A

32 ATP

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How many ATP does 1 glucose produce under anaerobic conditions?

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2 ATP

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