Question

The reaction of the citric acid cycle that is most similar to the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex catalyzed conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is the conversion of

• A. Citrate to isocitrate
• B. Fumarate to malate
• C. Malate to oxaloacetate
• D. $\alpha$-ketogultarate to succinyl-CoA

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\alpha$-ketogultarate to succinyl-CoA

Answer 2

The correct option is (D) : $\alpha$-ketogultarate to succinyl-CoA