8.2.3 - Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)
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What molecule combines with acetyl-CoA in the Krebs Cycle?
💡 Hint: This molecule is four carbons long.
What is produced as a waste product of the Krebs Cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about what we breathe out.
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What is the first product formed when acetyl-CoA enters the Krebs Cycle?
💡 Hint: Look for the molecule created from two reactants.
The Krebs Cycle produces a net of how many ATP per acetyl-CoA?
💡 Hint: Think about the outputs from each turn of the cycle.
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Analyze the role of the Krebs Cycle in aerobic versus anaerobic respiration.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy is produced in the presence or absence of oxygen.
Evaluate the significance of the intermediates generated in the Krebs Cycle for biosynthetic pathways.
💡 Hint: Think about how different macromolecules are built from basic units.
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