22. Carbohydrate Metabolism

Pyruvate has three different fates. What are the three different molecules pyruvate is converted into? What conditions exist for the formation of each product?

What coenzymes are needed for the oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?

When pyruvate is used to form acetyl CoA, the product has only two carbon atoms. What happened to the third carbon?

Which of the following molecules will produce the most ATP per mole?

a. glucose or maltose