The process during which by-products of glycolysis undergo a series of reactions, generating carbon dioxide, NADH, FADH2, and ATP is known as [1]
A the electron transport chain
B the Calvin cycle
C a light-dependent reaction
D the Krebs cycle

C.

Explanation:

1. the energy lost to disorder metabolism     -entropy

2. related to or possessing motion potential     -kinetic

3. all of the chemical reactions in an organism required for maintenance of the processes of life entropy     -metabolism

4. possible; ability to go into action or perform work kinetic     -potential

5. the study of energy and its transformations thermodynamics     -thermodynamics