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Multiple Choice
How many final high-energy molecules are produced in phase C of the citric acid cycle?
A
2
B
4
C
1
D
3
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Understand that the citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.
Identify that phase C of the citric acid cycle refers to the steps where high-energy molecules are produced. These high-energy molecules include ATP (or GTP), NADH, and FADH2.
Recall that during one turn of the citric acid cycle, three NADH molecules, one FADH2 molecule, and one GTP (or ATP) molecule are produced.
Consider that the question is asking for the total number of high-energy molecules produced in phase C, which includes NADH, FADH2, and GTP (or ATP).
Add up the high-energy molecules: 3 NADH + 1 FADH2 + 1 GTP (or ATP) = 5 high-energy molecules produced per cycle.