In reaction 7 of the citric acid cycle,fumarate is converted to malate in a ________ reaction.
A)hydrolysis
B)dehydrogenation
C)hydrogenation
D)hydration
E)dehydration

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The reaction described involves the addition of a water molecule to fumarate to form malate. This is a hydration reaction, making choice D the correct answer. Hydrolysis involves the breaking of a chemical bond by adding water, dehydrogenation involves the removal of hydrogen atoms, hydrogenation involves the addition of hydrogen atoms, and dehydration involves the removal of water molecules.

In Reaction 7 of the Citric Acid Cycle,fumarate Is Converted