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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the citric acid cycle is correct?
A
The citric acid cycle produces ATP, NADH, and FADH2.
B
The citric acid cycle is also known as the glycolysis pathway.
C
The citric acid cycle occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
D
The citric acid cycle directly uses oxygen as a reactant.
Verified step by step guidance
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Begin by understanding the citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or TCA cycle, which is a key metabolic pathway that occurs in the mitochondria of cells.
Recognize that the citric acid cycle is involved in the production of energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.
Identify the main products of the citric acid cycle: ATP (adenosine triphosphate), NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), and FADH2 (flavin adenine dinucleotide). These molecules are crucial for the electron transport chain, which generates further ATP.
Clarify that the citric acid cycle does not occur in the cytoplasm; it takes place in the mitochondrial matrix. Glycolysis, on the other hand, occurs in the cytoplasm.
Understand that the citric acid cycle does not directly use oxygen as a reactant. Oxygen is used in the electron transport chain, which follows the citric acid cycle, to accept electrons and form water.