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The number of decarboxylations that occur in one turn of citric acid cycle is:
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Correct option is A
In Krebs cycle there is two successive steps of decarboxylation, leading to the formation of α-ketoglutaric acid and then succinyl-CoA. The conversions are as followsIsocitrate (6C) →α-ketoglutarate (5C) + CO2α-ketoglutarate (5C) → Succinyl CoA(4C) + CO2Talk to our academic expert!
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Which of the following reaction is associated with decarboxylation reactions during the Citric acid Cycle?
(a) Isocitrate -Ketoglutarate
(b) -Ketoglutarate Succinyl CoA
(c) Succinate Fumarate
(d) Pyruvate Acetyl CoA
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