Decarboxylation occurs in which reaction(s) of the TCA cycle? citrate synthase aconitase isocitrate dehydrogenase alpha-ketogutarate dehydrogenase succinyl-CoA synthetase succinate dehydrogenase fumarase malate dehydrogenase
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Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group (-COOH) from a molecule, releasing carbon dioxide (CO2). Show more…
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