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Citric acid is formed in the kreb cycle when

a
malic acid combines with acetyl CoA.
b
oxaloacetic acid combines with acetyl CoA.
c
oxalosuccinic acid combines with acetyl CoA.
d
fumaric acid combines with acetyl CoA.

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Condensation of oxaloacetic acid with acetyl group acetyl Co.A and water yields citric acid in the presence of the enzyme citrate synthase.

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