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the compound that enters the krebs/citric acid cycle is a atp. b pyruva…

Question

the compound that enters the krebs/citric acid cycle is
a atp.
b pyruvate.
c pgal.
d acetyl coa.
e atp synthase.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Pyruvate is converted to acetyl - CoA before entering the Krebs/Citric acid cycle. ATP is an energy - carrier molecule produced during the cycle, PGAL is involved in glycolysis, and ATP synthase is an enzyme for ATP production. Acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to start the cycle.

Answer:

D. acetyl CoA