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Citric acid itself does not contain any calories. It is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits and is often used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

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What happen to pyruvic acid molecule in the mitochondrial matrix?

Pyruvic acid (CH3COCOOH) is an organic acid. It is also a ketone, as well as being the simplest alpha-keto acid. The carboxylate (COOH) ion (anion) of pyruvic acid, CH3COCOO-, is known as pyruvate, and is a key intersection in several metabolic pathways. It can be made from glucose through glycolysis, supplies energy to living cells in the citric acid cycle, and can also be converted to carbohydrates via gluconeogenesis, to fatty acids or energy through acetyl-CoA, to the amino acid alanine and to ethanol.


The strenghth of an acid is based on the concentration of what ions?

The strength of an acid is based on the concentration of hydrogen ions. Any compound with hydrogen in front of it, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) is acidic.


Is the mycobacterium smegmatis positive to acid-fast?

Yes, Mycobacterium smegmatis is positive for acid-fast staining due to its thick, waxy cell wall. This characteristic allows it to resist decolorization by acid-alcohol during the staining process, leading to retention of the primary stain (carbol fuchsin) and appearing pink or red under a microscope.


Do eggs contain lactose?

No, eggs do not contain lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products like milk, whereas eggs are not dairy products and do not contain any lactose.


What acid is in the stomach to help digestion?

Calcium Carbonate, such as what u would find in your antacids at your local pharmacy (tums(R), Rolaids(R), Pepcid(R), etc.). Depending on the person milk may help. And even if you have none of the above on hand, drinking water will often help. Calcium carbonate is also known as an alkali or base. You can also take some TUM's.

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Do elk have citric acid in their diet?

no they dont eat any foods that contain citric acid


Does Dr Pepper contain any citric acid?

No, it does not have citric acid. It does contain phosphoric acid.


Does applesauce have citric acid?

Most fruits contain citric acid. The amount of citric acid in apples and pears is significantly lower than that of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.


What food contain acid?

apples,oranges,pineapples,apricots Lemons contain citric acid vinegar contains acetic acid


Are there any acids that aren't dangerous?

Acids in foods such as citric acid Acetic acid in vinegar Tomatoes contain ascorbic acid.


Is there acetic acid in tangy food?

Tangy food contain organic acids. So, it does not necessarily mean that, it contains acetic acid. It may contain any other organic acid like Tartaric acid, Citric acid, etc.


Difference between mono-hydrate citric acid anhydrous citiric acid?

Monohydrate citric acid has a single (=mono) molecule of water (=hydrate) attached to each molecule of citric acid, whereas anhydrous citric acid has been dried so has no water at all (no water = anhydrous).


Is citric acid haram?

Citric Acid is not Haram. It is allowed in Islam. It is forbidden only if including alcohol or any intoxicant.


Does tin react with citric acid?

Tin can not only react with citric acid, it can react with any acid.


Ewhat does not contain calories?

Water does not contain any calories


What is the effect of orange juice on teeth?

it has citric acid, any acid will destroy teeth.


Does sodium react with citric acid?

Any reaction occur.