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.

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

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

Carbon dioxide bonds with a chain of coenzyme A.

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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 is catalyzed by the enzyme citrate synthase and results in the formation of citric acid (or citrate).

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