In Mammals, What Process Does NOT Occur During the Citric $\alpha$

Multiple Choice

In mammals, what process does NOT occur during the citric acid cycle?

A) formation of $\alpha$ -ketoglutarate
B) generation of NADH and FADH₂
C) metabolism of acetate to carbon dioxide and water
D) net synthesis of oxaloacetate from acetyl-CoA
E) oxidation of acetyl-CoA