Chapter 21, Problem 21.84CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether any step of citric acid cycle directly produces $ATP$ or not has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Citric Acid Cycle: It involves 8 series reaction which converts acetyl group present in acetyl coenzyme A into 2 $C{O}_2$ molecules.

Enzyme: The proteins that helps chemical reaction to occur.

Condensation Reaction: It involves combination of two small molecules to form larger molecule with elimination of small molecule.

Rearrangement Reaction: It involves change in the carbon chain of the molecule that results to give structural isomer.

Oxidative Decarboxylation: It involves removal of carboxylate group that results in release of carbon dioxide.

Phosphorylation: It involves transfer of phosphate group from inorganic/organic phosphate to another chemical compound.

Oxidation: The oxidation is reaction that involves addition of oxygen atom or loss of electrons or removal of hydrogen atom present in the chemical compound.

Hydration: The combination of substance with water is termed as hydration.