The citric acid cycle is inhibited by the accumulation of which of the following?

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The citric acid cycle is inhibited by the accumulation of ATP and/or NADH. These molecules indicate that the cell has enough energy and does not need to generate more through the cycle. The accumulation of ADP and/or NAD+ actually stimulates the cycle, as the cell needs to generate more energy. Acetyl CoA is a substrate for the cycle and does not inhibit it.

The Citric Acid Cycle Is Inhibited by the Accumulation of Which