Overview of the steps of cellular respiration. 1  Glycolysis. Six-carbon glucose is converted into two pyruvates (three carbons each). 2  Pyruvate oxidation. Pyruvate travels into the mitochondrial matrix and is converted to a two-carbon molecule bound to coenzyme A, called acetyl CoA. 3  Citric acid cycle.
This video gives tips on adding weights to your pinewood derby car. Customer Photos Brandon won first place in his pinewood derby race with the help of his dad and our polished axles and tungsten weights.
There is no doubt that friction is enemy number one to the speed of a Pinewood Derby car. A major troublesome point source of friction is where the wheel hub rubs against the car body. During the race, the wheels tend to migrate back and forth on the axle shaft and make contact with the car body.