Step 3 of the Citric Acid Cycle Involves the Conversion

question 21

Multiple Choice

Step 3 of the citric acid cycle involves the conversion of isocitrate to α-ketoglutarate. What is the intermediate species formed in this step?

• A) fumarate
• B) oxaloacetate
• C) oxalosuccinate
• D) succinate

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