A) citric acid converts to \[\alpha\] -ketoglutaric acid
B) succinic acid converts to malic acid
C) malic acid converts to oxaloacetic acid
D) oxaloacetic acid converts to citric acid
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
In citric acid cycle, decarboxylation is the first step, where a carbon group is lost as carbon dioxide in a decarboxylation reaction. The remaining compound now has 5 carbons and is called alpha-ketoglutaric acid. This reaction is also catalysed by isocitrate dehydrogenase.
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