What Type of Reaction Occurs When Oxalosuccinate Is Converted to α-Ketoglutarate

question 36

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction occurs when oxalosuccinate is converted to α-ketoglutarate in step 3 of the citric acid cycle?

• A) decarboxylation
• B) dehydration
• C) oxidation
• D) reduction

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