Which of the reactions of the citric acid cycle requires FAD as a coenzyme?
A) the conversion of isocitrate to α -ketoglutarate
B) the conversion of citrate to isocitrate
C) the conversion of succinate to fumarate
D) the conversion of malate to oxaloacetate
E) none of these

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The conversion of succinate to fumarate in the citric acid cycle requires FAD as a coenzyme to facilitate the oxidation of succinate to fumarate. This step is catalyzed by the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase.

Which of the Reactions of the Citric Acid Cycle Requires