Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
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To determine: The substance that should be added to oxidize acetyl CoA to CO2.

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Acetyl CoA serves as the fuel for citric acid cycle, the breakdown of glycogen, fatty acids or amino acids results into the formation of acetyl CoA. These molecules are first oxidized into acetyl CoA and then complete oxidation takes place in citric acid cycle. The reaction is enzyme dependent reactions and enzymes require some cofactors to function properly.

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