The breakdown of pyruvate in the Krebs cycle results in the release of
A) energy.
B) carbon dioxide.
C) electrons.
D) hydrogen ions.
E) all of these..

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The breakdown of pyruvate in the Krebs cycle results in the release of energy in the form of ATP, carbon dioxide is released as a waste product of cellular respiration, and electrons and hydrogen ions are released as part of the electron transport chain. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

The Breakdown of Pyruvate in the Krebs Cycle Results in the Release