Which intermediate of the citric acid cycle has a plane of symmetry?
A)Succinate.
B)Citrate.
C)Succinyl CoA.
D)α-ketoglutarate.

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Succinate has a plane of symmetry, making it symmetrical. This means that if you were to draw a line through the molecule, both halves would mirror each other. This property is not shared by citrate, succinyl CoA, or α-ketoglutarate, which have more complex structures without such symmetry.

Which Intermediate of the Citric Acid Cycle Has a Plane