What Molecule is Used to Transport Acetyl Groups from the Matrix

Question

What molecule is used to transport acetyl groups from the matrix to the cytoplasm?
A) acetyl-carnitine
B) succinyl CoA
C) oxaloacetate
D) $\alpha$-ketoglutarate
E) citrate

Accepted Answer

Citrate is used to transport acetyl groups from the matrix to the cytoplasm in the form of citrate, which is then converted back to acetyl-CoA in the cytoplasm for use in various biosynthetic pathways.