After Passing Through the Citric Acid Cycle, One Mole of Pyruvate

question 31

Multiple Choice

After passing through the citric acid cycle, one mole of pyruvate will result in the formation of moles of carbon dioxide and moles) of ATP or GTP) .

• A) 2; 2
• B) 2; 1
• C) 3; 2
• D) 3; 1

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