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9. | Which of the following enzyme is inhibited by Fluoroacetate in Krebs cycle? | |
A. | Citrate synthase | |
B. | Aconitase | |
C. | Isocitrate dehydrogenase | |
D. | Fumarase | |
Answer: Option B | |
Explanation: | |
Fluoroacetate is a potent inhibitor of aconitase enzyme; it is a pesticide which blocks citric acid cycle by its metabolic conversion to fluorocitrate. |
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