The Final Step of the Citric Acid Cycle Regenerates ____

Question

The final step of the citric acid cycle regenerates ____.  
A) pyruvate
B) acetyl-CoA
C) fructose bisphosphate
D) oxaloacetate
E) citrate

Accepted Answer

The final step of the citric acid cycle involves the regeneration of oxaloacetate from succinate through the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase. This allows for the continuation of the cycle and the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.