Which substance enters tricarboxylic acid cycle?

Citric acid

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Pyruvic acid

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Acetyl CoA

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Oxaloacetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C Acetyl CoA
Pyruvic acid undergoes oxidative decarboxylation forming acetyl CoA. Acetyl CoA enters tricarboxylic acid cycle.

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