Question

From the following which reaction is decarboxylation reaction only?

Options

• α-Ketoglutaric acid (5C) → Succinyl-Co-A (5C).

• Oxalosuccinic acid (6C) → α-Ketoglutaric acid (5C).

• Pyruvic acid (3C) → Acetyl-Co-A (2C).

• All of these.

Answer 1

Oxalosuccinic acid (6C) → α-Ketoglutaric acid (5C).

Explanation:

Decarboxylase enzyme is used to decarboxylate (remove C0₂) oxalosuccinic acid.