To explain: How Plasmodium falciparum generates most of ATP.
Concept introduction: Glycolysis process does not require oxygen for glucose breakdown. It generates ATP and reduced molecule NADH. Pyruvate is converted to acetyl-CoA by pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme. Acetyl-CoA can be used either for citric acid cycle or for fatty acid synthesis.
To explain: Where is pyruvate dehydrogenase is located in Plasmodium falciparum and what is the resulting acetyl-CoA used for.
Concept introduction: Glycolysis process does not require oxygen for glucose breakdown. It generates ATP and reduced molecule NADH. Pyruvate is converted to acetyl-CoA by pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme. The acetyl-CoA can be used either for citric acid cycle or for fatty acid synthesis.
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