In order to enter the citric acid cycle, pyruvate is first converted to
A)ate.
B)acetaldehyde.
C)citrate.
D)acetyl CoA.
E)ethanol.

Name: In order to enter the citric acid cycle, pyruvate is first converted to A)ate. B)acetaldehyde. C)citrate. D)acetyl CoA. E)ethanol.
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Pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA before entering the citric acid cycle. This is because the acetyl group from acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form citrate, the first compound in the citric acid cycle.

In Order to Enter the Citric Acid Cycle, Pyruvate Is