Question

Hatch and Slack pathway ($HSK$ pathway)is otherwise known as $C_{4}$-cycle because -

• A. The first stable product is oxaloacetic acid / $OAA$ which is a $C_{4}$-compound
• B. The primary $CO_{2}$ acceptor is $OAA$, a $C_{4}$ compound
• C. All intermediate metabolites are $C_{4}$-compounds
• D. At one time $4CO_{2}$ molecules take part in Carboxylation pathway

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) The first stable product is oxaloacetic acid / $OAA$ which is a $C_{4}$-compound