Citric acid is formed in the Krebs cycle when Acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid. This reaction results in the formation of citric acid (or citrate) as the first step of the cycle.
In the Krebs cycle, how is citric acid formed?(1 point)
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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.
Acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid.
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.
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