What is the fate of CoA after it delivers an acetyl group into the citric acid cycle?

a. It is degraded and used for energy.
b. It is recharged with another acetate.
c. It is used in protein synthesis.
d. It remains in an inactive form until the cell dies.
e. It is reused to start glycolysis.


ANSWER: b

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