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In citric acid cycle decarboxylation occurs when
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(a) Citric acid converts to α-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:
Citric acid converts to α-ketoglutaric acid
Explanation:
In decarboxylation, CO₂ is given out in the reaction. When citric acid converts to α- ketoglutarate in the TCA cycle then one molecule of CO₂ is released.
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