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B
Citric acid
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C
Malic acid
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D
Lactic acid
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Solution
The correct option is B Citric acid The Krebs cycle which takes place in the mitochondria of the cell helps in generating energy and occurs immediately after glycolysis. The cycle which starts with the 3- carbon molecule called pyruvic acid, breaks it down into acetyl coenzyme A which then further combines with oxalo acetic acid to form citric acid. Krebs cycle is also referred to as citric acid cycle.