Which Statement Is NOT True of the Citric Acid Cycle

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the citric acid cycle?

• A) All enzymes of the cycle are located in the cytoplasm, except succinate dehydrogenase, which is bound to the inner mitochondrial membrane.
• B) In the presence of malonate, one would expect succinate to accumulate.
• C) Oxaloacetate is used as a substrate but is not consumed in the cycle.
• D) Succinate dehydrogenase channels electrons directly into the electron transfer chain.
• E) The condensing enzyme is subject to allosteric regulation by ATP and NADH.

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