Which of the Following Citric Acid Cycle Intermediates Is Found $\alpha$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following citric acid cycle intermediates is found at the traditional start and finish of the cycle?

• A) citrate
• B) isocitrate
• C) \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate
• D) succinate
• E) oxaloacetate

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