Answer to Question #267808 in Biochemistry for Mary Joy

Question #267808

Is ATP directly produced during any step of the citric acid cycle? Explain.

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2021-11-21T23:08:02-0500

Note that the citric acid cycle produces very little ATP directly and does not directly consume oxygen.Through a series of steps, citrate is oxidized, releasing two carbon dioxide molecules for each acetyl group fed into the cycle.


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