During cellular respiration where is most of the CO 2 from the catabolism of glucose released? O the citric acid cycle O glycolysis O oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA electron transport
During cellular respiration where is most of the CO 2 from the catabolism of glucose released? O the citric acid cycle O glycolysis O oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA electron transport
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**Question 20:**
During cellular respiration where is most of the CO₂ from the catabolism of glucose released?
- a) the citric acid cycle
- b) glycolysis
- c) oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA
- d) electron transport
**Explanation:**
This question is part of a quiz on cellular respiration. It aims to assess your understanding of the stages of cellular respiration where carbon dioxide (CO₂) is released. Each listed option represents a different stage or process within cellular respiration:
- **Option A: the citric acid cycle** (also known as the Krebs cycle or TCA cycle) is where the majority of CO₂ is produced during the breakdown of glucose.
- **Option B: glycolysis** is the first step in glucose metabolism but does not produce significant amounts of CO₂.
- **Option C: oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA** is an intermediate step which produces CO₂, but not as much as the citric acid cycle.
- **Option D: electron transport** is the final step in cellular respiration, involving the transfer of electrons, but it does not produce CO₂.
Understanding where CO₂ is released during cellular respiration is crucial for comprehending how cells harvest and utilize energy from nutrients.
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