Waltz Round the Cycle

Once a jolly pyruvate enters the matrix Of a mitochondrion, so they say, 

A decarboxylating, complex dehydrogenase Converts it to acetyl co-enzyme A. 

Waltz round the cycle Waltz round the cycle Waltz round the TCA cycle today. 

Oxaloacetate looking for a partner Thinks active acetate looks OK Condensing enzyme arranging a merger Makes a new citrate, and kicks out CoA. 

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