Question

Give reasons why the Krebs cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle.

Answer 1

Krebs cycle:

1. The Krebs cycle is the main source of energy for cells and is a crucial part of aerobic respiration.
2. It consumes pyruvate to produce carbon dioxide, ATP, NADH, and FADH.
3. The first product formed in the cycle is citric acid.
4. Thus it is also known as the citric acid cycle.