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Naming the Cycle That Breaks Down Acetate
publish date: 2026/06/21 09:14:15.709676 UTC
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With the aid of a complex of enzymes found in the mitochondrial matrix, acetate is broken down through a long series of chemical reactions known as:
Correct Answer
The Krebs cycle
Explanation
The Krebs cycle, named after Hans Krebs who discovered it, is the pathway that breaks down acetate (in the form of acetyl-CoA) within the mitochondrial matrix, generating ATP and electron carriers along the way.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide