Question

in what molecule(s) is the majority of the chemical energy from pyruvate transferred during the citric acid cycle?
nadh and fadh,
adp
oxygen and carbon dioxide
atp
glucose
i dont know yet

Explanation:

During the citric acid cycle, pyruvate is oxidized. The majority of the chemical energy from pyruvate is transferred to \(NADH\) and \(FADH_2\) through redox reactions. \(NAD^+\) is reduced to \(NADH\) and \(FAD\) is reduced to \(FADH_2\). These electron - carriers will then be used in the electron transport chain to generate ATP. \(ADP\) is a precursor for ATP synthesis but does not carry the majority of the energy from pyruvate in the citric acid cycle. Oxygen is used in the electron transport chain (not directly in energy transfer from pyruvate in the citric acid cycle), carbon dioxide is a waste product. ATP is generated in the citric acid cycle but in relatively small amounts compared to the energy carried by \(NADH\) and \(FADH_2\). Glucose is not involved in the citric acid cycle (it is broken down to pyruvate before the citric acid cycle).

Answer:

\(NADH\) and \(FADH_2\)