Link Reaction (RESPIRATION) 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyCellular processes and structureA2/A-levelOCR Created by: Paige RobinsonCreated on: 15-12-12 13:51 Where does this occur in the cell? In the matrix of mitochondria 1 of 6 How does pyruvate move into the mitochondria? by active transport USING ATP 2 of 6 What happens to pyruvate once it is in the cell? Lyase enzymes remove CO2 in decarboxylation reactions, and hydrogen is removed my oxidoreductase enzymes 3 of 6 Where does the CO2 go? It is a waste product so diffuses out of mitochondria and out of the cell. 4 of 6 What happens to the hydrogen? oxidised NAD+ becomes reduced NADH 5 of 6 What is left from the pyruvate? A 2 carbon compound which is combined with coenzyme A to produce Acetyl coenzyme A 6 of 6
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