Chapter 12, Problem 12.71EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To list the steps, by number in the citric acid cycle that involves oxidation.

Concept introduction: Citric acid cycle is the third stage of the biochemical energy production process. The cycle includes the reactions in which the acetyl part of acetyl CoA is oxidized and leads to the formation of carbon dioxide and $\text{CoA-SH}$. An overview of the citric acid cycle is as follows:

Oxidation step involves the oxidation of the reactant in that step of the citric acid cycle to produce the product.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To list the steps, by number in the citric acid cycle that involves isomerisation.

Concept introduction: Citric acid cycle is the third stage of the biochemical energy production process. The cycle includes the reactions in which the acetyl part of acetyl CoA is oxidized and leads to the formation of carbon dioxide and $\text{CoA-SH}$. An overview of the citric acid cycle is as follows:

Isomerization step involves the isomerization of the reactant in that step of the citric acid cycle to produce the product.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To list the steps, by number in the citric acid cycle that involves hydration.

Concept introduction: Citric acid cycle is the third stage of the biochemical energy production process. The cycle includes the reactions in which the acetyl part of acetyl CoA is oxidized and leads to the formation of carbon dioxide and $\text{CoA-SH}$. An overview of the citric acid cycle is as follows:

Hydration step involves the hydration of the reactant in that step of the citric acid cycle to produce the product.