What Is the Primary Function of the Citric Acid Cycle

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle in metabolism?

• A)to break down food molecules into smaller components so they can be absorbed by the blood
• B)to synthesize ATP from the energy produced in the hydrolysis of citric acid
• C)to provide the enzymes necessary for the hydrolysis of carbohydrates,fats,and proteins
• D)to convert acetyl groups to CO₂ molecules,and provide reduced coenzymes for electron transport and synthesis of ATP
• E)to join two-carbon acetyl groups in a cyclic series of reactions to form glucose,which can then be used for energy

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