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Fuel oxidation by mitochondria. Complete oxidation of pyruvate is depicted. Progression through the citric acid cycle depends on reoxidation of NADH and FADH2 by the electron transport chain (ETC). The net result is fuel utilization, CO2 production (not shown), and ATP export.