During the Kreb’s cycle, which of the following reactions does not take place?
NAD+ captures energy to form NADH.
Glucose converts directly to acetyl CoA.
ADP bonds with a phosphate to form ATP.
FADH takes on energy, forming FADH2.
Acetyl CoA breaks down into carbon dioxide.

Question

During the Kreb’s cycle, which of the following reactions does not take place?
NAD+ captures energy to form NADH.
Glucose converts directly to acetyl CoA.
ADP bonds with a phosphate to form ATP.
FADH takes on energy, forming FADH2.
Acetyl CoA breaks down into carbon dioxide.

anonymous · Answer

I know the first one takes place, and the third.. and the fourth..

anonymous · Answer

at least I believe NAD+ captures energy to form NADPH...ADP bonds with a phosphate to form ATP... as the difference between them is a phosphate group. FADH takes on energy, forming FADH2 - if I'm not mistaken.

aaronq · Answer

its #2, glucose first breaks down into pyruvate then into acetyl coA (although there are intermediates, but they're the major "products")

aaronq · Answer

so yeah you were pretty much on track

aaronq · Answer

(Y)

anonymous · Answer

awesome! ...I feel pretty good so far. You're so awesome!

aaronq · Answer

haha i think someones gonna get an A tmrw!

aaronq · Answer

(: