During the link reaction (pyruvate oxidation), pyruvate is converted into Acetyl-CoA. What is the net yield of reduced coenzymes per molecule of pyruvate oxidized?
Q1. During the link reaction (pyruvate oxidation), pyruvate is converted into Acetyl-CoA. What is the net yield of reduced coenzymes per molecule of pyruvate oxidized?
Answer: One NADH
Explanation: The oxidation of one pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA produces one NADH; since two pyruvates are formed per glucose, two NADH are produced globally.