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Why is the Krebs cycle called the citric acid cycle?
Why is the Krebs cycle called the citric acid cycle?
The Krebs cycle is also called the citric acid cycle because the first product formed in the cycle is citrate (also known as citric acid). Citrate is formed when acetyl-CoA reacts with oxaloacetate, starting the cycle.
