Where do ?-ketoacids enter the process for the generation of energy?

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α-ketoacids, such as pyruvate, are involved in the citric acid cycle (also known as Krebs cycle or TCA cycle) where they undergo a series of reactions to generate ATP, NADH, and FADH2, which are further utilized in the electron transport chain to generate more ATP. Glycolysis and glucogenolysis involve the breakdown of glucose, whereas the Cori cycle involves the conversion of lactate to glucose. Therefore, options A, B, and D are not the best choices.

Where Do ?-Ketoacids Enter the Process for the Generation of Energy