In the Krebs cycle, how is citric acid formed?(1 point)

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In the Krebs cycle, how is citric acid formed?(1 point)

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Pyruvic acid molecules are broken down by an acetyl group.
Pyruvic acid molecules are broken down by an acetyl group.

Acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid.
Acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid.

Carbon dioxide bonds with a chain of coenzyme A.
Carbon dioxide bonds with a chain of coenzyme A.

Enzymes combine hydrogen ions, oxygen, and electrons.

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Citric acid is formed in the Krebs cycle when acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid. This reaction produces citric acid (also known as citrate) as the first step of the cycle.

In the Krebs cycle, how is citric acid formed?(1 point)

Citric acid is formed in the Krebs cycle when **acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid**. This reaction produces citric acid (also known as citrate) as the first step of the cycle.

Citric acid is formed in the Krebs cycle when acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid. This reaction produces citric acid (also known as citrate) as the first step of the cycle.