Section 6
The Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle
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Citric Acid Cycle
The citric acid cycle is a series of reactions that produces two carbon dioxide molecules, one GTP/ATP, and reduced forms of NADH and FADH2.

Breakdown of Pyruvate
After glycolysis, pyruvate is converted into acetyl CoA in order to enter the citric acid cycle.

Acetyl CoA and the Citric Acid Cycle
The citric acid cycle is a key component of the metabolic pathway by which all aerobic organisms generate energy.