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The TCA cycle begins when acetyl CoA condenses with which compound?
APyruvic acid
BSuccinic acid
COxaloacetic acid
DMalic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Oxaloacetic acid
The acetyl group joins oxaloacetic acid and water to form citric acid, the first product of the cycle.
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