Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 5 - Microbial Metabolism - Study Questions - Review - Page 150: 1e

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In glycolysis (fig b), pyruvic acid is broken down to release Carbon dioxide while producing two ATP and 6 NADH. In the Krebs cycle (fig 2), two Carbon atoms from acetyl CoA are released, which form two molecules of Carbon dioxide.

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