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Why TCA cycle is called so ?

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TCA cycle starts with condensation of acetyl CoA with oxaloacetate in the presence of water to yield citrate or citric acid. Therefore, it Is also known as Citric Acid Cycle (CAC) or tri Carboxylic Acid(TCA) cycle.
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