Which of the following molecules links glycolysis with the TCA cycle, and also serves as a precursor for many biosynthetic products?
A) malate
B) citrate
C) oxaloacetate
D) acetyl-CoA
E) succinate

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Acetyl-CoA is a crucial molecule that not only links glycolysis with the TCA cycle by providing the acetyl group that combines with oxaloacetate to form citrate in the first step of the cycle but also serves as a precursor for many biosynthetic pathways, including the synthesis of fatty acids.

Which of the Following Molecules Links Glycolysis with the TCA