Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 18 - Section 18.8 - Degradation of Amino Acids - Challenge Questions - Page 668: 18.96e

Answer

alpha-ketoglutarate

Work Step by Step

The six-carbon compound alpha-ketoglutarate occurs earlier in the citric cycle than the four-carbon compound fumarate and will produce more ATP per mole in one turn of the cycle.

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