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Which of the following is another name for the citric acid cycle?
Which of the following is another name for the citric acid cycle?
- Electron transport chain
- Calvin cycle
- Glycolysis
- Krebs cycle (correct)
What is the main purpose of the citric acid cycle?
What is the main purpose of the citric acid cycle?
- To produce ATP (correct)
- To convert glucose into pyruvate
- To convert pyruvate into lactate
- To synthesize amino acids
Which of the following is a product of the citric acid cycle?
Which of the following is a product of the citric acid cycle?
- Acetyl-CoA
- Pyruvate
- FADH2 (correct)
- NADH
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Study Notes
Citric Acid Cycle
- Also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
Purpose of the Citric Acid Cycle
- The main purpose is to generate energy for the cell by producing ATP, NADH, and FADH2 from the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Products of the Citric Acid Cycle
- Produces ATP, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide as byproducts
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