Which of the Following Reactions Produces the Majority of the CO₂

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions produces the majority of the CO₂ released by the complete oxidation of glucose?

• A) glycolysis
• B) electron transport
• C) oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA
• D) the citric acid cycle

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Definitions:

Subarachnoid Space

The interval between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater surrounding the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Filum Terminale

The filum terminale is a thin, fibrous tissue extension from the lower end of the spinal cord, anchoring the spinal cord to the coccyx and stabilizing it within the spinal column.

Coccyx

The coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone, is the small bone at the base of the vertebral column that is composed of fused vertebrae.

Pia Mater

The delicate inner layer of the meninges that closely covers the brain and spinal cord, protecting the central nervous system.