Question
Arrange the following compounds formed in respiration based on their C-atoms in ascending order.
I. Pyruvic acid
II. -ketoglutaric acid
III. Citric acid
IV. Malic acid
The correct answer is
IV, I, II and III
I, IV, II and III
I, II, IV and III
I, IV, III and II
Solution
B.
I, IV, II and III
Compound | C- atpms |
I. Pyruvic acid | 3 C |
II. - ketoglutaric acid | 5 C |
III. Citric acid | 6 C |
IV. Malic acid | 4 C |