The Function of the Citric Acid Cycle Is to

question 4

Multiple Choice

The function of the citric acid cycle is to

• A) remove hydrogen atoms from organic molecules and transfer them to coenzymes.
• B) transfer the acetyl group gained from glycolysis to molecules of pyruvate.
• C) hydrolyze glucose in the presence of oxygen to obtain two pyruvate molecules.
• D) produce carbon dioxide to balance the oxygen requirement for cellular respiration.
• E) produce water.