MCQ
Before combining with OAA, pyruvic acid is changed into:
- ASuccinic acid
- BMalic acid
- CAcetyl CoA
- DCitric acid
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Answer
- Acetyl CoA
Explanation:
A reaction that connects the glycolysis and Krebs' cycle is the link reaction in which pyruvic acid undergoes oxidative decarboxylation through the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and forms acetyl CoA. Acetyl CoA can now enter Krebs' cycle by combining with OAA.
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