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Which of these substances is structurally similar to succinate?(a) Pyruvate(b) Acetate(c) Malonate(d) OxaloacetateI have been asked this question in quiz.This intriguing question comes from Biomolecules topic in section Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Correct option is (c) MALONATE

The explanation: Malonate is STRUCTURALLY similar to succinate. Malonate acts as a competitive INHIBITOR for the SUBSTRATE succinate. BINDING of malonate instead of succinate inhibits the activity of the enzyme succinic dehydrogenase.



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