Section 6
The Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle
Book
Version 6
By Boundless
By Boundless
Boundless Microbiology
Microbiology
by Boundless
3 concepts
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/18837/square/figure-07-03-02.jpeg)
Citric Acid Cycle
The citric acid cycle is a series of reactions that produces two carbon dioxide molecules, one GTP/ATP, and reduced forms of NADH and FADH2.
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/20512/square/ruvate-20to-20acetyl-20coa.jpeg)
Breakdown of Pyruvate
After glycolysis, pyruvate is converted into acetyl CoA in order to enter the citric acid cycle.
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/24223/raw/cid-cycle-with-aconitate-2.jpg)
Acetyl CoA and the Citric Acid Cycle
The citric acid cycle is a key component of the metabolic pathway by which all aerobic organisms generate energy.