Master The Link Reaction fast ⚡ – clear explanations, OCR-aligned.
You’ll cover
• The role of the link reaction in connecting glycolysis to the Krebs cycle.
• What happens to pyruvate after it enters the mitochondrial matrix.
• How pyruvate is decarboxylated and dehydrogenated during the reaction.
• The formation of reduced NAD when NAD accepts hydrogen atoms.
• How the acetyl group combines with coenzyme A to form acetyl-CoA.
• Why the link reaction occurs twice for every glucose molecule respired.
What’s included
• Labelled diagram showing the conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA during the link reaction.
• Model exam-style explanation demonstrating the level of detail expected in OCR A-level answers.
• Table outlining the main substances involved in the link reaction and their roles.
Format
Web-based textbook topic. Mobile/desktop friendly. Access with no time limit, updates included.