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

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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.
Enzymes combine hydrogen ions, oxygen, and electrons.

Pyruvic acid molecules are broken down by an acetyl group.

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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 (or citrate) and is the first step in the Krebs cycle.