What is the function of the citric acid cycle?
The hnction ofthe citric acid cycle can be discussed as follows. The intermediates of citric acid cycle are used as precursors in the biosynthesis of many compounds of two carbon acetvl residues which are derived from carbohvdrates. faMr acid and amino acids. Further, the TCA cycle generates ATP by oxidative phospho&lation when electrons generated in the cycle are transferred to the electron transport chain.