Which statement best describes the citric acid cycle?

• A. The citric acid cycle converts glucose into ATP and water through a series of redox reactions.
• B. The citric acid cycle breaks down acetyl groups to yield CO₂ and reduced coenzymes.
• C. The citric acid cycle synthesizes acetyl-CoA from pyruvate, producing NADH and FADH₂ as byproducts.
• D. The citric acid cycle directly uses oxygen to produce water and energy in the form of ATP.

Answer: (B)