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Identify enzyme A in the given reaction of Kreb’s cycle

 Citric acid + Co – A

a)

Oxaloacetate synthetase

b)

Citrate synthetase

c)

Aconitase

d)

Dehydrogenase



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Identify enzyme A in the given reaction of Kreb’s cycle

 Citric acid + Co – A

a)

Oxaloacetate synthetase

b)

Citrate synthetase

c)

Aconitase

d)

Dehydrogenase

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

The TCA cycle starts with the condensation of acetyl group with oxaloacetic acid (OAA) and water to yield citric acid. The reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme citrate synthase and molecule of Co-A is released

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