In Kreb’s cycle OAA accepts acetyl CoA to form

Options

(a) Citric acid
(b) Oxalosuccinate
(c) Fumarate
(d) Succinyl CoA

Correct Answer:

Citric acid

Explanation:

In Kreb’s cycle the first step is the formation of citric acid. Oxaloacetic acid accepts acetyl group of the acetyl CoA and forms citric acid. Citric acid is the first stable compound formed in the Kreb’s cycle hence the cycle is also known as citric acid cycle