Question

How is succinate related to aerobic respiration?

Answer 1

It is the 6th intermediate (out of 9) of citric acid cycle . Citric acid cycle itself is involved in production of NADH that is sent to electron transport chain .

Explanation:

To be more specific, it occurs after both `CO_2` have left. The subsequent steps involves preparation of the 4-carbon molecule so that it can react with pyruvate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citric_acid_cycle