MDCAT Biology MCQ #315

During the Krebs cycle, most high-energy electrons are captured by NAD+. At which specific step is FAD reduced to FADH2 instead?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #315

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the Krebs cycle, most high-energy electrons are captured by NAD+. At which specific step is FAD reduced to FADH2 instead?

    • A) Isocitrate to alpha-ketoglutarate
    • B) Succinate to fumarate
    • C) Malate to oxaloacetate
    • D) Citrate to isocitrate

    Answer: Succinate to fumarate

    Explanation: Succinate dehydrogenase reduces FAD to FADH2 during the conversion of succinate to fumarate. Malate to oxaloacetate produces NADH.