5 Questions
What is another name for the citric acid cycle?
Szent-Györgyi-Krebs cycle
What is the primary source of acetyl-CoA for the citric acid cycle?
Carbohydrates
Which reducing agent is produced by the citric acid cycle?
NADH
What is the fate of acetate in the citric acid cycle?
Consumed and regenerated
Where is the NADH generated by the citric acid cycle utilized?
Oxidative phosphorylation pathway
Study Notes
Citric Acid Cycle
- Also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
Acetyl-CoA
- Primary source: breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Reducing Agents
- Citric acid cycle produces NADH and FADH2 as reducing agents
Acetate in Citric Acid Cycle
- Fate: converted to acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle
NADH Utilization
- Generated NADH is utilized by the electron transport chain in the mitochondria to generate ATP
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