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Citrate is the feedback inhibitor of ____________

(a) Hexokinase

(b) Phosphofructokinase

(c) Pyruvate dehydrogenase

(d) Malate dehydrogenase

I had been asked this question in unit test.

The doubt is from Practical Benefits topic in chapter Practical Benefits of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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The correct option is (b) Phosphofructokinase

The explanation: Citrate is the feedback inhibitor of phosphofructokinase (PFK). The reduction or inhibition of Phosphofructokinase is required for the good accumulation of citric acid.

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