Question:
In one of the reactions in the citric acid cycle, which
Last updated: 8/8/2022
In one of the reactions in the citric acid cycle, which provides energy, succinic acid is converted to fumaric acid. C4H6O4 → C4H4O4 + 2H Succinic acid Fumaric acid The reaction is accompanied by a coenzyme, flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). FAD+2H --> FADH₂ a. Is succinic acid oxidized or reduced? b. Is FAD oxidized or reduced? c. Why would the two reactions occur together?