NEETBotanyRespiration in Plants
What molecule is released during the formation of citric acid?
Options
- ANADH
- BATP
- CCoA
- DFADH2
Correct answer
C. CoA
Step-by-step solution
The TCA cycle starts with the condensation of acetyl group with oxaloacetic acid (OAA) and water to yield citric acid (Figure 12.3). The reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme citrate synthase and a molecule of CoA is released . Citrate is then isomerized to isocitrate.