The transformation of citrate to isocitrate in the citric acid cycle requires two ________ reactions.
A)oxidation
B)reduction
C)hydrolysis
D)decarboxylation
E)dehydration-hydration

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The transformation of citrate to isocitrate in the citric acid cycle requires two reactions that involve the removal and addition of water molecules, known as dehydration and hydration reactions. Therefore, the best choice is E, dehydration-hydration. None of the other options involve the removal and addition of water molecules.

The Transformation of Citrate to Isocitrate in the Citric Acid