In the reaction catalyzed by aconitase, the conversion of citrate to isocitrate is inhibited by fluoroacetate. Fluoroacetate is used as a pesticide. Why is this an effective pesticide?

A. It inhibits the electron transport chain
B. It inhibits pyruvate oxidation
C. It inhibits ATP synthase
D. It inhibits the Citric acid cycle
E. It inhibits glycolysis


Answer: D

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