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Net redox reaction in acetyl CoA formation and the citric acid cycle. In the sequential reactions of acetyl CoA formation and the citric acid cycle, pyruvate (the output from glycolysis) is completely
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Net redox reaction in acetyl CoA formation and the citric acid cycle.

In the sequential reactions of acetyl CoA formation and the citric acid cycle, pyruvate (the output from glycolysis) is completely oxidized, and the electrons produced from this oxidation are passed on to two types of electron acceptors.

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Step 1: oxidation of Pyruvate to CO2

Step 2: Reduction of NAD+ to NADH

Step 3: Reduction of FAD to FADH2

The NAD+ and FAD are electron carriers needed during this process

A Diagram is attached for easy comprehension

Net redox reaction in acetyl CoA formation and the citric acid cycle. In the sequential-example-1
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