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For each of the eight citric acid cycle enzymes, do the following:

a. Write the name of the enzyme.

b. Write a balanced equation for the reaction catalyzed.

c. Name the cofactor(s) required by each enzyme reaction.

d. Determine which of the following describes the type of the reaction(s) catalyzed: condensation (carbon-carbon bond formation); dehydration (loss of water); hydration (addition of water); decarboxylation (loss of CO2); oxidation-reduction; sutrate-level phosphorylation; isomerization.

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