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During the Krebs cycle, the intermediate α - ketoglutarate is formed as a result of ______ -

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During the Krebs cycle, the intermediate α - ketoglutarate is formed as a result of ______ 

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  • Oxidation of cis-aconitate

  • Decarboxylation of oxalosuccinate

  • Hydration of oxalosuccinate

  • Oxidation of Succinyl co-A

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Solution

During the Krebs cycle, the intermediate α - ketoglutarate is formed as a result of Decarboxylation of oxalosuccinate.

Explanation:

α-Ketoglutarate is formed as a result of oxidative decarboxylation of Oxalosucessinic acid and the reaction is catalyzed by isocitrate dehydrogenase.

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