How many carbon atoms are fed into the citric acid cycle as a result of the oxidation of one molecule of pyruvate? Naim 06:19 AP Biology Chapter 7 How many carbon atoms are fed into the citric acid cycle as a result of the oxidation of one molecule of pyruvate? A) 6 B) 2 C) 8 D) 10 E) 4 Answer: B Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+