{"id":2843,"date":"2024-04-21T20:43:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T20:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2025-08-22T20:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T20:56:17","slug":"krebs-cycle-top-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering the Citric Acid Cycle | Top Krebs Cycle Questions to Sharpen Your Understanding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Welcome to our blog post on mastering the citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. In this post, we will delve into the intricacies of this fundamental metabolic pathway, exploring its significance, steps, and key concepts. Whether you&#8217;re a student, researcher, or simply curious about cellular respiration, this blog aims to sharpen your understanding of the Krebs cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2855\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2855\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/istockphoto-1034141326-612x612-1-1.jpg\" alt=\" the Krebs cycle?\" width=\"612\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/istockphoto-1034141326-612x612-1-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/istockphoto-1034141326-612x612-1-1-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Krebs cycle vector illustration. Citric tricarboxylic acid labeled scheme. Educational diagram with cell, cellular respiration and ATP. Human power molecular metabolism.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_is_another_name_for_the_Krebs_cycle\" >What is another name for the Krebs cycle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_is_the_Krebs_cycle_in_simple_terms\" >What is the Krebs cycle in simple terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_the_Krebs_cycle\" >What is the purpose of the Krebs cycle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_are_the_steps_of_the_Krebs_cycle\" >What are the steps of the Krebs cycle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_molecule_is_regenerated_during_the_process_of_the_Krebs_cycle\" >What molecule is regenerated during the process of the Krebs cycle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#Which_molecule_is_passed_on_to_the_citric_acid_cycle_from_glycolysis\" >Which molecule is passed on to the citric acid cycle from glycolysis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_is_the_first_chemical_produced_in_the_Krebs_cycle\" >What is the first chemical produced in the Krebs cycle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#What_do_students_learn_in_the_cellular_respiration_the_Krebs_cycle_simulation\" >What do students learn in the cellular respiration the Krebs cycle simulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/04\/21\/krebs-cycle-top-questions\/#Unlock_the_World_of_Biology_Dive_into_PraxiLabs_Virtual_Learning_Environment_Today\" >Unlock the World of Biology: Dive into PraxiLabs&#8217; Virtual Learning Environment Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_another_name_for_the_Krebs_cycle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What is another name for the Krebs cycle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Krebs cycle is also known as citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, named after its discoverer, Hans Krebs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Krebs_cycle_in_simple_terms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What is the Krebs cycle in simple terms?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Krebs cycle or Citric acid cycle or TCA cycle is a chain of chemical reactions that occur in the body (exactly in the mitochondrial matrix) to produce energy in aerobic respiration( allows cells to use energy from carbohydrates.). It is an important part of cellular metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_the_Krebs_cycle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What is the purpose of the Krebs cycle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The purpose of the Krebs cycle is to combine carbon dioxide (CO2) and water using energy from the electron transport chain (convey the carbon atoms within the acetyl group to be oxidized for the production of energy). The resulting molecules are then used for the purposes of generating energy and building cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Krebs cycle has several crucial functions:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b> Energy Production: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Krebs cycle is the process that is responsible for the oxidation of the acetyl group, leading to the ATP synthesis (in cooperation with oxidative phosphorylation). This process involves the generation of high-energy molecules (NADH, FADH, and ATP) that provides energy for several synthetic processes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b> Formation of Substances: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCA cycle produces intermediate compounds that are important in the synthesis of vital substances such as amino acids and fatty acids. This aspect of the Krebs cycle is essential for the synthesis of various cellular components.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b> Regulation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Krebs cycle is regulated by the availability of enzymes called the NAD+ and FAD substrates. High concentrations of NADH can inhibit the cycle, demonstrating its tight regulation based on the cell&#8217;s energy needs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>For more information about Krebs cycle enzymes, check our blog \u201c<\/b><b>The <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2023\/01\/02\/krebs-cycle\/\"><b>Krebs Cycle<\/b><\/a><b> | A Step-by-Step Explanation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_steps_of_the_Krebs_cycle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What are the steps of the Krebs cycle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The process begins with the intake of food, which is broken down into small molecules and digested by the stomach and intestines. These molecules are then absorbed by the body through the small intestines and transported to the liver via the bloodstream. In the liver, the absorbed molecules are broken down further into smaller pieces called amino acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the next step, these amino acids are converted into glucose through a series of chemical reactions called phosphorylation. Then, the glucose enters the main cells of the body and can be used for energy or can be stored as glycogen for later use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCA cycle begins by breaking down pyruvate and releasing CO2 as a byproduct. This carbon can then enter different pathways depending on what type of molecule it bonds with, either O2 or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicotinamide_adenine_dinucleotide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAD+<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The results of this reaction are used for ATP formation as well as for acetyl CoA formation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2854 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Krebs-Cycle-Diagram.png\" alt=\"What are the steps of the Krebs cycle?\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Krebs-Cycle-Diagram.png 850w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Krebs-Cycle-Diagram-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Krebs-Cycle-Diagram-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Look at the previous diagram and check the following steps!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kreps cycle occurs over eight steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 1 ( Citrate Formation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0Acetyl CoA reacts with oxaloacetate in the presence of citrate synthase enzyme to form citrate or citric acid.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 2 ( Citrate Isomers Formation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the second step, citric acid is first converted to an intermediate compound called cis-aconitate, then converted to isocitrate which is an isomer of citrate in the presence of aconitase enzyme.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 3 ( Isocitrate decarboxylation and oxidation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the third step, Isocitrate compound is oxidized to form alpha-ketoglutarate in the presence of isocitrate dehydrogenase enzyme. As a result of this step, carbon dioxide is released and a NADH molecule is formed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 4 ( Succinyl-CoA Formation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the fourth step, the Alpha-ketoglutarate compound is oxidized and binds to coenzyme A, to form succinyl CoA in the presence of a-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase enzyme which liberates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Second molecule of NADH.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Carbon dioxide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Proton.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 5 ( GTP Production)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2853 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GTP.png\" alt=\"molecule of GTP\" width=\"525\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GTP.png 525w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GTP-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/pricing\"><b>Pick the Best Virtual Plan or You<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the fifth step, Succinyl CoA is converted to a succinate compound in the presence of Succinyl-CoA synthetase enzyme which forms a molecule of GTP through the process of GDP phosphorylation. So we can consider that the result of this step is releasing GTP molecules, the Coenzyme A and also the formation of succinate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 6 (Fumarate Formation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the sixth step, succinate compound is oxidized and converted to fumarate in the presence of Succinate Dehydrogenase enzyme. In this step, FADH\u2082 molecule is produced<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 7 ( Malate Formation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the seventh step, Fumarate compound is converted to malate in the presence of fumarase enzyme. In this step, H2O is incorporated to form the structure of the final product (malate) so we can consider fumarase enzyme as hydrolase enzyme.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Step 8 (Oxaloacetate Formation)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the eighth and final step, Malate compound is converted to oxaloacetate in the presence of malate Dehydrogenase enzyme. Here the NADH molecule no.3 in the cycle is produced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_molecule_is_regenerated_during_the_process_of_the_Krebs_cycle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What molecule is regenerated during the process of the Krebs cycle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Oxaloacetate is the regenerated compound that allows the cycle to begin again and continue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_molecule_is_passed_on_to_the_citric_acid_cycle_from_glycolysis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Which molecule is passed on to the citric acid cycle from glycolysis?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pyruvate is the molecule that passed on to the citric acid cycle from glycolysis. Pyruvate is transformed into acetyl CoA, which then enters the Krebs cycle to start the series of chemical reactions that produce the energy molecules and essential cellular components.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_chemical_produced_in_the_Krebs_cycle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What is the first chemical produced in the Krebs cycle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Citric acid is the first chemical produced in the Krebs cycle. This is why the Krebs cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle, which starts with the condensation of acetyl group with oxaloacetic acid (OAA) and water to yield citric acid. It marks the beginning of the series of reactions that lead to the generation of the energy molecules<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What is produced during the Krebs cycle?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Each Krebs cycle produces:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a03 NADH molecules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flavin_adenine_dinucleotide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FADH\u2082<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> molecule.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 GTP molecule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2 CO2 or carbon dioxide molecules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">3 (H+) hydrogen ions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_students_learn_in_the_cellular_respiration_the_Krebs_cycle_simulation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>What do students learn in the cellular respiration the Krebs cycle simulation?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">After conducting Krebs cycle simulation, students realized that the Krebs cycle is crucial for understanding how energy is produced in cells. 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