Question

    Which of the following is released during conversion of succinate to fumarate in TCA cycle?

    A CO_2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B FADH_2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C H_2 O Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ATP Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Succinate and fumarate are the intermediates of TCA cycle. When succinate is converted into fumarate, 2 H+ are removed which are taken by FAD and it gets converted to FADH2 in the presence of enzyme succinate dehydrogenase.

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