(a)
Interpretation:
The effect of arsenite the loss of citrate should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The citric acid cycle is a catabolic process. It is a series of
(b)
Interpretation:
Explanation for the modified action of arsenite due to the addition of more citrate.
Concept introduction:
The citric acid cycle is a catabolic process. It is a series of chemical reactions in which the stored energy of the body is released by the oxidation of acetyl-Coenzyme A. Oxaloacetate is an intermediate of the Krebs cycle which binds to the acetyl-CoA in the synthesis of citrate. Arsenite is a chemical compound that contains an arsenic oxo-anion in which the arsenic has oxidation state +3.
(c)
Interpretation:
Given data proposes about the place of action of arsenite.
Concept introduction:
The citric acid cycle is a catabolic process. It is a series of chemical reactions in which the stored energy of the body is released by the oxidation of acetyl-Coenzyme A. Oxaloacetate is an intermediate of the Krebs cycle which binds to the acetyl-CoA in the synthesis of citrate. Arsenite is a chemical compound that contains an arsenic oxo-anion in which the arsenic has oxidation state +3.
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