Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?
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Correct answer: Lactic acid
Lactic acid is a product of anaerobic fermentation in the cytoplasm. The Krebs cycle occurs under aerobic conditions in the mitochondria and produces CO2 and reduced coenzymes.
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