Explain the biosynthetic and bioenergetic roles of the citric acid cycle
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Some of the molecules generated during the citric acid cycle, such as alpha-ketoglutarate, oxalacetate, and succinyl-CoA, can serve as precursors for the biosynthesis of critical cellular components such as amino acids, chlorophyll, and cytochromes. The bioenergetic component of the cycle should be described in the context of FADH2 and NADH electron donors storing energy potential, usable in electron transport where O2 is reduced to water.
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