In eukaryotic cells, the citric acid cycle occurs in the
A) cytosol.
B) nucleus.
C) mitochondria.
D) chloroplasts.

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The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells, specifically in the matrix of the mitochondria. This is where most of the enzymes involved in the cycle are located, and is where ATP is produced from the breakdown of acetyl-CoA. The cytosol, nucleus, and chloroplasts are not involved in the citric acid cycle.

In Eukaryotic Cells, the Citric Acid Cycle Occurs in the