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The number of carbon atom in citric acid...

The number of carbon atom in citric acid is

A

8

B

6

C

10

D

2

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The correct Answer is:
B
Citric is formed by the condensation of acetyl group (2 carbon atom) with oxaloacetic of acetyl group (carbon atom) with oxaloacetic acid (4 carbon atom) and water to yield citric acid (6carbon atom) and this reaction is catalyzed by citrate Synthase and a molecule of COA is released.
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