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

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Responses

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

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

Answer 1

Citric acid is formed in the Krebs cycle when acetyl-CoA joins with a large molecule called oxaloacetic acid. Therefore, the correct response is:

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