The citric acid cycle begins by combining

A. oxaloacetic acid and acetyl-CoA to form citric acid.
B. pyruvate and acetic acid to form acetoacetic acid.
C. carbon dioxide and water to form carbonic acid.
D. pyruvate and citric acid.
E. pyruvate and carbon dioxide to form lactate.


Answer: A

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