Which of the following is the products formed from alcohol but not the intermediates of TCA cycle/ glycolysis: (PGI Dec 2006)
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: A (Acetaldehyde) Acetaldehyde is formed from alcohol but it is not intermediate ofTCA cycleQ Malate & oxalate are intermediates in TCA cycle (Harper27th/14 7) whereas pyruvate & lactate are intermediates in glycolysisfHarper 27th/lS3)Ethanol + NADPH + H+ + O2 MEOS AcetaldehydeFig. Metabolic pathway of alcohol