The Glyoxylate Cycle Reaction Catalyzed by Isocitrate Lyase Is a Reversible

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Essay

The glyoxylate cycle reaction catalyzed by isocitrate lyase is a reversible aldol condensation.As it is written below,the reaction is an aldol cleavage.Propose a mechanism for this reaction using the acid and base supplied by the enzyme.

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