With what compound does the acetyl group condense at the start of the TCA cycle?
AOxaloacetic acid
BCitric acid
CSuccinic acid
DPyruvic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Oxaloacetic acid
Acetyl CoA joins oxaloacetic acid to form citrate, which starts the cycle.
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