Question

Which of the following molecules is incorrectly matched with the number of carbon atoms it possesses?

A) citrate; 6
B) α-ketoglutarate; 5
C) acetyl CoA; 2
D) malate; 5
E) isocitrate; 6

Answer 1

The molecule that is incorrectly matched with its number of carbon atoms is α-ketoglutarate with 5 carbon atoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the information provided, the molecule that is incorrectly matched with its number of carbon atoms is α-ketoglutarate with 5 carbon atoms. All the other molecules are matched correctly:

• Citrate has 6 carbon atoms
• Acetyl CoA has 2 carbon atoms
• Malate has 4 carbon atoms
• Isocitrate has 6 carbon atoms

Therefore, the correct option is α-ketoglutarate; 5.