Question

multiple choice question
during cellular respiration, acetyl coa is the compound that enters the pathway called ______.
○ glycolysis
○ the electron transport chain
○ the citric acid cycle
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Explanation:

Glycolysis breaks down glucose into pyruvate. The electron - transport chain is involved in generating ATP using the energy from electron transfer. Acetyl CoA enters the citric acid cycle (also known as the Krebs cycle) where it is oxidized to produce energy - rich molecules like ATP, NADH, and FADH2.

Answer:

the citric acid cycle