NEET2022BotanyRespiration in PlantsActual
The 5-C compound formed during TCA cycle is :
Options
- A-ketoglutaric acid
- BOxalo succinic acid
- CSuccinic acid
- DFumaric acid
Correct answer
A. -ketoglutaric acid
Step-by-step solution
During TCA cycle, after first decarboxylation of oxalosuccinic acid, -Ketoglutaric acid 5-C compound ( -KGA) is formed. -KGA undergoes further decarboxylation to form a 4 carbon compound i.e., succinyl-CO-A.