The citric acid cycle consists of the oxidation of _______ to produce _______. A) pyruvate; CO₂, NADH, and FADH₂ B) acetyl CoA; CO₂, NADH, and FADH₂ C) pyruvate; CO₂ D) acetate; CO₂

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The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or TCA cycle, begins with the oxidation of acetyl CoA to produce carbon dioxide, NADH, and FADH2. Pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA before entering the citric acid cycle. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer as it accurately describes the starting material and products of the cycle. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they either do not include the correct starting material or do not list all of the products produced during the cycle.

The Citric Acid Cycle Consists of the Oxidation of _______