Question:

Which of the following is released during conversion of succinate to fumarate in TCA cycle?

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TCA cycle FAD-dependent step:
- Succinate dehydrogenase: Succinate $\rightarrow$ Fumarate + FADH2.
- FADH2 enters the electron transport chain at Complex II.
  • CO2
  • FADH2
  • H2O
  • ATP
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the TCA (Krebs) cycle and its intermediates.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

The conversion of succinate to fumarate is catalyzed by succinate dehydrogenase.
This is the only TCA cycle enzyme that uses FAD as a cofactor.
During this reaction, FAD is reduced to FADH2.
CO2 (A) is released during decarboxylation steps (isocitrate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase).
H2O (C) is not released in this step.
ATP (D) is produced by substrate-level phosphorylation in the TCA cycle (succinyl-CoA synthetase).
Thus, the correct answer is FADH2.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, FADH2 is released during the conversion of succinate to fumarate, which corresponds to option (B).
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