Des Bio 191?

[fifi1314]

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"Under aerobic conditions, most of the pyruvate from glycolysis is oxidized by the TCA cycle..." This is a true statement!!!
I thought TCA cycle has nothing to do with Pyruvate...
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you all!

 

[chevyiiguy]

Glycolysis produces two pyruvate which are then converted to Acetyl CoA. The acetyl CoA are then sent into the mitochondria where they enter the TCA cycle, also known as the Kreb's cycle.

 

[fifi1314]

Hey, Mr. Chevy,
Yeah, but Pyruvate didnt directly oxidized by TCA cycle thou....
Anyway, ur explanation will do, but I still think this question has flaw.
Thank you thou.

 

[chevyiiguy]

Yeah, you're right, pyruvate isn't directly involved in the TCA cycle. That question should be worded differently.

 

[TheWiredNerv]

Ambigious questions are on the DAT too. You have to pick the best answer!