The Krebs cycle provides a common pathway for the metabolism of nutrients by the body. The Krebs cycle uses carbohydrates, proteins, and what other nutrient to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
A) NADH + H+
B) Vitamins
C) Fat
D) H2O
C
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The mitochondria can take carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from the cytoplasm and make ATP via the Krebs cycle, which depends on oxygen. Cells use the ATP to maintain homeostasis, produce proteins, and carry out specific functions. NADH + H+ is an end-product of glycolysis. Vitamins are not used to make ATP and neither is water.
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