The Transformation of Citrate to Isocitrate in the Citric Acid

question 57

Multiple Choice

The transformation of citrate to isocitrate in the citric acid cycle requires two ________ reactions.

• A)oxidation
• B)reduction
• C)hydrolysis
• D)decarboxylation
• E)dehydration-hydration

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