The Conversion of Malate to Oxaloacetate in the Citric Acid

question 104

Multiple Choice

The conversion of malate to oxaloacetate in the citric acid cycle takes place with the conversion of NAD⁺ to NADH. In this reaction, NAD⁺ is

• A) the reducing agent.
• B) the oxidizing agent.
• C) reduced.
• D) oxidized.
• E) Both b and c

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Focal

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Autonomic Features

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NMDA Receptors

Specialized protein receptors in the brain that play a key role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation.