Before entering the Krebs cycle, an intermediate molecule bonds to a 2-carbon molecule. This intermediate complex enters into the Krebs cycle, and combines with a 4-carbon molecule to form citric acid. The name of this molecule is _____.

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The link reaction occurs after glycolysis and before the Krebs cycle. It begins with pyruvate, which loses a carbon as carbon dioxide is formed - leaving a 2-carbon molecule. The link reaction terminates with the production of acetyl coenzyme A.

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