Link Reaction
Cards (4)
- Glycolysis actively transports Pyruvate + Reduced NAD into the matrix for the link reaction
- Pyruvate is decarboxylated by pyruvate decarboxylase releasing CO2 and is oxidised into acetate by pyruvate dehydrogenase forming reduced NAD
- Acetate from the link reaction is combined with coenzyme A creating AcetylCoA
- Net Gain of Link Reaction Per Pyruvate = 2x Reduced NAD + CO2