Citric acid

is citric acid an enzyme? I know you can make enzyme out of citric peels left in water for a long time. so wouldn't citric acid work the same way but faster?

Asked by kamen on 04 Mar 07:38

Last updated by anonymous on 09 Mar 15:34

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Answered by Dr. John Carmen on 09 Mar 15:34

Citric acid cycle contains enzymes that work on various structures to break their bonds or convert/bond with them. The four key enzymes are: Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDH) "step O", Citrate Synthase: step 1, Isocitrate Dehydrogenase: step 3, a-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Complex: step 4.