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Carbon Energy Production Importance Krebs Cycle Breaks Macromolecules

The importance of the Krebs cycle lies in breaking down macromolecules, producing hydrogen atoms for oxidative phosphorylation, regenerating the 4-carbon molecule, and providing intermediate compounds for the synthesis of other substances.

Importanța Ciclului Krebs constă în descompunerea macromoleculelor, producerea de atomi de hidrogen pentru fosforilarea oxidativă, regenerarea moleculei de 4 carbon și furnizarea de compuși intermediari pentru sinteza altor substanțe.

Front Importance of Krebs Cycle
Back Breaks down macromolecules into smaller ones- pyruvate broken down into carbon dioxide
Produces Hydrogen Atoms that are carried by NAD to electron transfer chain and provides energy for oxidative phosphorylation which leads to production of ATP which provides metabolic energy for the cell
Regenerates 4 carbon compound that combines with acetylcoenzyme A
Source of immediate compounds used by cells into the production of important substances such as fatty acids, amino acids and chlorophyll

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