alleryWhich enzyme joins the acetyl group with oxaloacetic acid to give citric acid?
ACitrate synthase
BSuccinate dehydrogenase
CIsocitrate lyase
DPyruvate carboxylase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Citrate synthase
Citrate synthase condenses the acetyl group with OAA and water to form citric acid, releasing CoA.
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