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

Question

Responses

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.

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

Pyruvic acid molecules are broken down by an acetyl group.

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.