What is the relevance of the biochemical transformations in the malate-aspartate shuttle to cellular respiration?

• A. They enhance ATP yield by bypassing complex II.
• B. They facilitate the transfer of NADH electrons into the mitochondrial matrix.
• C. They reduce oxaloacetate to malate in the cytosol.
• D. They directly convert NADH to FADH2.

Answer: (B)