macmillan learning The citric acid cycle has a catabolic role, oxidizing acetate into CO2 and generating energy, and an anabolic role. Many of the citric acid cycle intermediates serve as precursors for the biosynthesis of larger molecules. Move each of the following molecules to the precursor that gives rise to it. Hint malate fumarate oxaloacetate succinate acetyl-CoA citrate succinyl-CoA Previous isocitrate a-ketoglutarate Give Up & View Solution nucleotides heme pyruvate glucose cholesterol Check Answer Map Next Exit