What Is the Purpose of the Last Stage of the Citric

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the last stage of the citric acid cycle?

• A) to replenish the supplies of NAD⁺ and FAD
• B) to break down glucose into a three-carbon molecule
• C) to regenerate oxaloacetate to attach to another acetyl molecule
• D) to produce ATP by substrate-level phosphorylation

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Definitions:

Breccia

A rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.

Rock Characteristics

The inherent properties and features of rock, including texture, mineral content, and permeability among others.

Angular Clasts

Angular clasts are pieces of rock that have sharp edges and points, indicating they have not been traveled far from their source because they have not been significantly worn down by erosion.

Breccia

A type of rock consisting of angular fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together by a finer-grained matrix, often formed by volcanic or tectonic actions.