AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

GLYCOLYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many C atoms does acetyl CoA contain?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, each molecule of Acetyl CoA has two carbon atoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Description. Acetyl Coenzyme A is the condensation product of coenzyme A and acetic acid which participates in the biosynthesis of fatty acids and sterols, in the oxidation of fatty acids and in the metabolism of many amino acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amino acids: Acetyl-CoA is generated during the catabolism of isoleucine, leucine, and threonine. Lysine and tryptophan each generate two acetyl-CoA molecules. Metabolism of cysteine, alanine, and tryptophan generates pyruvate, which may be converted into acetyl-CoA.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pyruvate-three carbons-is converted to acetyl CoA, a two-carbon molecule attached to coenzyme A.

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