Kreb's Cycle

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1) The Tricarboxylic acid cycle takes place in the matrix of the mitochondria. This cycle is also known as the Kreb’s Cycle. The first step in this cycle is when the pyruvate reacts with coenzyme A to create acetyl-CoA. During this process, the NAD+ receives 2 electrons and a hydrogen ion is then given away during this as well to form NADH. The second step is the acetyl CoA gives the acetyl group away to oxaloacetate to form citrate. Once this is done, the CoA is finally delivered into the matrix of the mitochondrial. Next, the citrate is moved around to create isocitrate which donates a hydrogen ion and 2 of the electrons move to the NAD+ creating now the product of NADH. Alpha-ketoglutarate is created by removing the carbon dioxide from the

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