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What is the product of the condensation reaction of the TCA cycle?
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Options:
  • A Succinic acid
  • B Citric acid
  • C Isocitrate
  • D α-ketoglutaric acid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Citric acid
The first step of the TCA cycle is the condensation of acetyl group with oxaloacetic acid (OAA) and water to yield citric acid.

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