Which statement best describes the citric acid cycle?

The citric acid cycle converts glucose into ATP and water through a series of redox reactions.

The citric acid cycle breaks down acetyl groups to yield CO₂ and reduced coenzymes.

The citric acid cycle synthesizes acetyl-CoA from pyruvate, producing NADH and FADH₂ as byproducts.

The citric acid cycle directly uses oxygen to produce water and energy in the form of ATP.