PODS - Kreb's Cycle

What is another name for the Citric Acid Cycle?

• Malate Cycle

• TCA Cycle

• Pyruvate Cycle

• Krebs Cycle

Which molecule is produced during Oxidative Decarboxylation?

• ATP

• Pyruvate

• Acetyl-CoA

• NADH

What is the main function of NADH and FADH2 in the Kreb's cycle?

• Regulating cell division

• Storing genetic information

• Absorbing light for photosynthesis

• Donating electrons to the electron transport chain for ATP production

What process involves the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule?

• elemental transformation

• chemical reaction

• atom fusion

• molecular shift

How many steps are there in the Kreb's cycle?

• 6

• 10

• 8

• 12

Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of citrate to isocitrate?

• decarboxylase

• dehydrogenase

• isomerase

• aconitase

What is the final product of the Kreb's cycle?

• ATP

• Pyruvate

• Glucose

• NADH

During which step of the cycle is ATP produced directly?

• Krebs Cycle

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

• Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

What is the role of Coenzyme A in the Kreb's cycle?

• Inhibits the formation of acetyl-CoA

• Promotes the breakdown of citrate

• Facilitates the transfer of acetyl groups to form acetyl-CoA for entry into the Kreb's cycle.

• Regulates the production of ATP

Which molecule is reduced to form NADH in the cycle?

• Fumarate

• Citrate

• Isocitrate

• Pyruvate