Chapter 27, Problem 27.35P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The place where electrons of $\alpha$ -ketoglutarate goes in step $4$ of citric acid cycle is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Anabolism and catabolism are the two pathways of metabolism. In anabolism pathway, large molecules are formed by the combination of small molecules. Anabolism is totally opposite to that of catabolism process. On the other hand, the catabolism pathways involve the breakdown of large molecules into smaller molecules.