Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 34)

What is the role of the citric acid cycle?
To synthesize glucose.
To break down pyruvate and produce energy-rich molecules.
To store glucose as glycogen.
To convert glucose into fatty acids.

Explanation

The citric acid cycle is responsible for breaking down pyruvate and producing ATP and other energy-rich molecules.

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