The number of time(s) decarboxylation of isocitrate occurs during single TCA cycle is :

The number of time(s) decarboxylation of isocitrate occurs during single TCA cycle is :
  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four

Solution

Isocitrate (Isocitric acid) undergoes two times decarboxylation during TCA cycle. During first decarboxylation, it forms $\alpha$-Ketoglutaric acid and in the second time, it forms succinyl Co-A

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