alleryIn the TCA cycle, citrate is first isomerised to
AIsocitrate
BMalate
COxaloacetate
DSuccinate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Isocitrate
Citrate is rearranged to its isomer isocitrate before the two decarboxylation steps.
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