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In citric acid cycle first step is

a)

Acetyl Co-A combines with oxalo acetic acid

b)

Acetyl Co-A combines with citric acid

c)

Citric acid combines with oxaloacetic acid

d)

Citric acid combines with malic acid



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In citric acid cycle first step is

a)

Acetyl Co-A combines with oxalo acetic acid

b)

Acetyl Co-A combines with citric acid

c)

Citric acid combines with oxaloacetic acid

d)

Citric acid combines with malic acid

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

In the first reaction of citric acid cycle one molecule of acetyl Co-A combines with 4-carbon Oxalo Acetic Acid (OAA) to form 6 carbon citric acid and Co-A is released

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