Which one of the following energy storing compound is formed when succinyl CoA is converted into succinic acid?
A
ADP
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B
ATP
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C
AMP
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D
GTP
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Solution
The correct option is D GTP When succinyl CoA is converted to succinic acid GTP molecules are produced and the coenzyme part is released. This reaction is done in presence of succinyl-CoA synthetase.