Which reaction of the citric acid cycle involves the addition of water across the double bond?
A)conversion of isocitrate to α-ketoglutarate
B)conversion of succinate to fumarate
C)conversion of malate to oxaloacetate
D)conversion of fumarate to malate
E)conversion of citrate to isocitrate

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The conversion of fumarate to malate involves the addition of water across the double bond of fumarate, hydrating it to form malate. This step is catalyzed by the enzyme fumarase.

Which Reaction of the Citric Acid Cycle Involves the Addition