Krebs Cycle Overview

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What is another name for the Krebs Cycle?
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The Krebs Cycle is also known as the Citric Acid Cycle.
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Where does the Krebs Cycle occur in the cell?
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The Krebs Cycle occurs in the mitochondria.
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What is the primary purpose of the Krebs Cycle?
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The primary purpose is to generate high-energy electron carriers like NADH and FADH2 for the Electron Transport Chain.
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Which molecule enters the Krebs Cycle to begin the process?
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Acetyl-CoA is the molecule that enters the Krebs Cycle.
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What is produced from one acetyl-CoA molecule after one cycle of the Krebs Cycle?
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One cycle produces 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, 1 GTP (or ATP), and 2 CO2 molecules.
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What happens to the carbon atoms of acetyl-CoA in the Krebs Cycle?
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The carbon atoms are released as carbon dioxide (CO2).
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