Chapter 26, Problem 72P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Explain which kind of reaction occurs in the citric acid cycle when a ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}$ compound is converted to a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ compound.

Concept Introduction:

Citric acid cycle:

It is a series of reactions in mitochondria that oxidize acetyl residue (as acetyl −CoA) liberating reducing equivalents, which upon oxidation through ETC generate ATP.