Chapter 23, Problem 23.23E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Two other names for the citric acid cycle are to be described.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation of fuel molecules begins when the two carbon acetyl units enter the citric acid cycle. This process is called citric acid cycle because one of the key intermediate is citric acid. The citric acid cycle is the principal process for regenerating the reduced coenzymes $\text{NADH}$ and ${\text{FADH}}_{\text{2}}$.