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The number of time(s) decarboxylation of isocitrate occurs during single TCA cycle is :
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Options:
  • A One
  • B Two
  • C Three
  • D Four
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Two
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

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