Krebs Cycle

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Where does the Krebs cycle take place?

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Mitochondrial Matrix

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True or False: The Krebs cycle is anaerobic.

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False

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What does the initial reaction of the Krebs cycle produce?

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CO₂, acetyl-CoA, and NADH

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What is the waste product produced during the Krebs cycle?

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Carbon Dioxide

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Acetyl-CoA is joined up to a __________ to form __________.

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4 carbon compound; citric acid

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What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle?

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To produce energy carriers (NADH and FADH₂) and CO₂ from acetyl-CoA.

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What are the energy carriers produced in the Krebs cycle?

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NADH and FADH₂

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What is citric acid also known as in the Krebs cycle?

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Citrate

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How many carbon atoms are in citric acid?

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6 carbon atoms

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What is the role of coenzyme A in the Krebs cycle?

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To transport acetyl groups to the cycle.