What does Krebs cycle produce?
What does Krebs cycle produce?
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The Krebs cycle produces several key molecules per turn: 3 NADH, 1 FADH₂, 1 GTP (or ATP), and 2 CO₂. It also regenerates oxaloacetate, the molecule required to initiate each new cycle turn. The NADH and FADH₂ produced carry high-energy electrons to the electron transport chain for ATP production. CO₂ is released as a metabolic waste product. The cycle also provides intermediate compounds for biosynthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, and other biomolecules.
Cite this post:
Sourav Pan. (2025, April 18). What does Krebs cycle produce?. Biology Notes Online. Retrieved from https://biologynotesonline.com/qa/what-does-krebs-cycle-produce/
Sourav Pan. "What does Krebs cycle produce?." Biology Notes Online, 18 April 2025, biologynotesonline.com/qa/what-does-krebs-cycle-produce/.
Sourav Pan. "What does Krebs cycle produce?." Biology Notes Online (blog). April 18, 2025. https://biologynotesonline.com/qa/what-does-krebs-cycle-produce/.
