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In the TCA cycle, which of the following combines with Acetyl CoA to form a 6 carbon compound?(a) oxaloacetate(b) glucose(c) pyruvate(d) thiamineThis question was posed to me in my homework.I want to ask this question from Aerobic Respiration topic in chapter Nucleus & Aerobic Respiration of Cell Biology

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Correct answer is (a) oxaloacetate

The best I can EXPLAIN: Acetyl CoA is a 2 CARBON COMPOUND that combines with oxaloacetate which is a 4 carbon compound to form a 6 carbon compound, citrate. The reaction is CATALYZED by citrate synthase.



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