Although other nutrients can feed into the citric acid cycle, ________ yields energy the quickest.

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Glucose is the best choice as it can be readily broken down into pyruvate through glycolysis and then enter the citric acid cycle to generate energy through oxidative phosphorylation. Other nutrients such as glycogen, protein, and fat require additional steps to enter the citric acid cycle and are not as readily available as glucose.

Although Other Nutrients Can Feed into the Citric Acid Cycle