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Link between glycolysis, Krebs cycle and beta-oxidation of fatty acid is

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Pyruvic acid
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Acetyl CoA
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Acetaldehyde
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Citric acid
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Solution

The correct option is A Acetyl CoA
The end product of glycolysis, pyruvic acid is converted to acetyl-CoA by the process of oxidative decarboxylation in presence of pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme. This acetyl-CoA then enters Krebs cycle where it is oxidized to produce energy in the form of ATP. Beta-oxidation of fatty acid produces acetyl-CoA which then enters Krebs cycle to produce energy. Hence, acetyl CoA plays an important link between glycolysis, Krebs cycle and beta-oxidation process.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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