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.
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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