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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.

Enzymes combine hydrogen ions, oxygen, and electrons.
Enzymes combine hydrogen ions, oxygen, and electrons.

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

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

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid.

(An acetyl group from acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form citric acid/citrate at the start of the Krebs cycle.)