Q30 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 2) · Botany

The number of time(s) decarboxylation of isocitrate occurs during single TCA cycle is :

  • A
    One
  • Correct answer
    B
    Two
  • C
    Three
  • D
    Four

Solution

Isocitrate (Isocitric acid) undergoes two times decarboxylation during TCA cycle. During first decarboxylation, it forms $\alpha$-Ketoglutaric acid and in the second time, it forms succinyl Co-A

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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