Chapter 23, Problem 23.69E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the citric acid cycle does not utilize oxygen despite it cannot function without oxygen is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The citric acid cycle is also known as Kreb’s cycle. The citric acid cycle is the process in which the pyruvate converts into acetyl $\text{CoA}$. This citric acid cycle is a closed loop and contains eight steps.