Chapter 23, Problem 23.51P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The step in which a hydration reaction occurs in the citric acid cycle needs to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

The citric acid cycle is an eight steps cycle that consists of enzyme-catalyzed reactions that occur in mitochondria. The citric acid cycle starts with the addition of 2 carbon acetyl CoA molecules to four carbon substrates. Acetyl CoA is regenerated at the end of the cycle.

A hydration reaction is a reaction in which a molecule combines with water.