Which Two Enzymes in the Citrate Cycle Are Affected by Arsenic

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which two enzymes in the citrate cycle are affected by arsenic poisoning?

• A) pyruvate dehydrogenase and succinate dehydrogenase
• B) pyruvate dehydrogenase and \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
• C) malate dehydrogenase and succinate dehydrogenase
• D) malate dehydrogenase and \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase

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