In the extraction of energy from fatty acids, which of the following provides the link between beta oxidation and the citric acid cycle? A)acetyl-CoA B)fatty acyl-CoA C)pyruvate D)NADH and FADH₂

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Acetyl-CoA is the molecule that provides the link between beta oxidation and the citric acid cycle. During beta oxidation, fatty acids are broken down into acetyl-CoA molecules, which then enter the citric acid cycle to generate ATP.

In the Extraction of Energy from Fatty Acids, Which of the Following