Function of the enzyme aconitase in Krebs cycle is

Citrate

A c o n i t a s e, {F e}^{2 +} - --------------------- \to

Cis aconitate

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Cis aconitate

A c o n i t a s e - -------------- \to

Isocitrate

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Both (A) and (B)

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both (A) and (B)
The enzyme aconitase carries out the dehydration of citric acid to form cis aconitate which further undergoes hydration to give rise to isocitrate in the presence of same enzyme.

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