Link between glycolysis, Krebs' cycle and   β-oxidation of fatty acid or carbohydrate and fat metabolism is

(a) Oxaloacetic acid 

(b) Succinic acid 

(c) Citric acid 

(d) Acetyl Co-A

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Correct option (d) Acetyl Co-A

Explanation:

The pyruvic acid synthesised from glycolysis enters into mitochondria and undergoes oxidative decarboxylation to produce CO2 and NADH2. The product combines with coenzyme-A to from acetyl Co-A.It is the connecting link between glycolysis, Krebs' cycle and fat oxidation.

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