5. Which of the following is the best definition of the Krebs cycle?
a. The oxidation of pyruvic acid
b. The way cells produce CO2
c. A series of chemical reactions in which NADH is produced from the oxidation of pyruvic acid
d. A method of producing ATP by phosphorylating ADP
e. A series of chemical reactions in which ATP is produced from the oxidation of pyruvic acid.
Explanation: the krebs cycle is a series of chemical reactions used by the body to produce energy, or ATP. it does this through the oxidation of pyruvic acid. for this reason, the krebs cycle is also called the citric acid cycle!
