Which of the following is NOT an intermediate of TCA Cycle?
A
Acetyl CoA
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B
Citrate
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C
Succinyl CoA
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D
Alpha Ketoglutarate
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Solution
The correct option is A Acetyl CoA TCA cycle starts when acetyl coA binds to oxaloacetate forming citrate. The coenzyme A is relaesed during this step. So, both acetyl coA and oxaloacetate are not intermediates of TCA cycle.