The Primary Purpose of the Krebs Cycle Is to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the Krebs cycle is to

• A) complete the oxidation of foodstuffs using NAD and FAD as hydrogen (electron) carriers.
• B) catalyze the phosphorylation of ADP from creatine phosphate.
• C) oxidize foodstuffs and transfer those electrons to pyruvic acid.
• D) consume lactate.

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Definitions:

Control Groups

In experiments, groups whose members do not obtain the treatment, while other conditions are held constant.

Cause and Effect

The principle that an action or event will produce a certain response or outcome (effect) directly attributable to that action or event (cause).

Introspection

The examination of one's own thoughts and feelings as a way of gaining insight into one's mind and character.

Wilhelm Wundt

Considered the father of modern psychology, he established the first psychological laboratory in 1879, laying the foundations for experimental psychology.