Krebs' Cycle

Front

How many FADH₂ molecules are produced by 1 molecule of glucose in the Krebs Cycle?

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2

Front

What is the innermost interior of the mitochondrion called?

Back

Matrix

Front

What is the 'regenerator' of the Krebs Cycle?

Back

Oxaloacetate

Front

How many NADH molecules are produced by a molecule of glucose through the Krebs Cycle?

Back

6

Front

Where does the Krebs Cycle take place?

Back

Matrix

Front

What is the primary function of the Krebs Cycle?

Back

To generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

Front

What are the main products of one turn of the Krebs Cycle?

Back

3 NADH, 1 FADH₂, 1 GTP (or ATP), and 2 CO₂.

Front

What role does acetyl-CoA play in the Krebs Cycle?

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It is the starting substrate that enters the cycle.

Front

What is the significance of oxaloacetate in the Krebs Cycle?

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It combines with acetyl-CoA to form citrate, initiating the cycle.

Front

How does the Krebs Cycle contribute to cellular respiration?

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It produces electron carriers (NADH and FADH₂) that feed into the electron transport chain.