The most important contribution of the citric acid cycle to cellular respiration is
A) production of large quantities of ATP
B) creation of electron transport
C) breakdown of glucose and corresponding oxidation of carbon dioxide
D) transformation of acetyl-CoA and corresponding generation of high-energy electron carriers
E) release of CO2
The most important contribution of the citric acid cycle to cellular respiration is (D) transformation of acetyl-CoA and corresponding generation of high - energy electron carriers.
Citric acid cycle doesn't produce large quantities of ATP. Even if it releases CO2, it is not it's main purpose. Citric acid cycle doesn't involve glucose. Hence the best option is D.
These high energy electron carriers transfer their electrons in oxidative phosphorylation to produce large quantity of ATPs.
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