Chapter 16, Problem 11P

Summary Introduction

To determine: The substance that should be added to oxidize acetyl CoA to CO₂.

Introduction:

Acetyl CoA serves as the fuel for citric acid cycle, the breakdown of glycogen, fatty acids or amino acids results into the formation of acetyl CoA. These molecules are first oxidized into acetyl CoA and then complete oxidation takes place in citric acid cycle. The reaction is enzyme dependent reactions and enzymes require some cofactors to function properly.