Which acid of TCA cycle is connecting link with nitrogen metabolism?

Succinic acid

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Malic acid

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-ketoglutaric acid

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Citric acid

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Solution

The correct option is C $α$ -ketoglutaric acid
The Krebs cycle also known as tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) gives various intermediates for formation of biomolecules. The alpha-ketoglutarate are used in the synthesis of amino acids through nitrogen metabolism and these amino-acids take part in protein synthesis.

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