Question 1 - Isocitric acid is an intermediate product produced during the Krebs cycle, based on the figure above answer the following questions:
a. In the redox reaction depicted in Figure, which compound is being reduced, and how did you determine this?
b. In the redox reaction depicted in Figure, which compound is being oxidized, and how did you determine this?
Question 2 - Assume you are working for a chemical company and are responsible for growing a yeast cultures that produced ethanol. The yeasts are growing well on the maltose medium but are not producing alcohol. Why?