The Order of Compounds and Intermediates Found in the Citric

question 18

Multiple Choice

The order of compounds and intermediates found in the citric acid cycle is as follows:

• A)Iso-Citrate ® Aconitate ® a-Ketoglutarate ® Fumarate ® Malate ® Oxaloacetate
• B)Aconitate ® iso-Citrate ® Oxaloacetate ® a-Ketoglutarate ® Malate ® Fumarate
• C)Aconitate ® iso-Citrate ® a-Ketoglutarate ® Fumarate ® Malate ® Oxaloacetate
• D)Aconitate ® iso-Citrate ® a-Ketoglutarate ® Malate ® Fumarate ® Oxaloacetate
• E)Iso-Citrate ® Aconitate ® a-Ketoglutarate ® Malate ® Oxaloacetate ® Fumarate

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Definitions:

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney where significant amounts of reabsorption and secretion occur, playing a critical role in the regulation of body fluid composition.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life with various functions in metabolism.

Renin Secretion

The process by which the kidneys release renin, an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the body's blood pressure regulation and electrolyte balance.

Afferent Arterioles

Small arteries that lead towards the capillaries in the kidneys, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure and filtration rate.