During the Krebs cycle complete aerobic oxidation of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) produces each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

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During the Krebs cycle, also known as the TCA cycle, complete aerobic oxidation of glucose produces carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Glucose is a carbohydrate, whereas amino acids are broken down from proteins. Although amino acids are involved in the Krebs cycle, the production of CO₂, water, and ATP from glucose differs from the production of amino acids from protein. Note that lipids are also catabolized during the Krebs cycle. Ultimately, the end products of catabolism of all nutrients are CO₂, H₂O, and ammonia (NH₃).

During the Krebs Cycle Complete Aerobic Oxidation of Glucose (C6H12O6)

During the Krebs Cycle Complete Aerobic Oxidation of Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)