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Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group from a molecule and releases carbon dioxide. This process is essential in many organic reactions and biochemical pathways. A carboxyl group, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (COOH), is the functional group targeted for removal. When subjected to heat, light, or certain catalysts, the carboxyl group can break down. The carbon atom from the carboxyl group then combines with one of the oxygen atoms to form carbon dioxide (CO2), which is released as a gas. The remaining part of the original molecule is often an alkane or another functional group depending on the specific reaction. In nature, decarboxylation plays a vital role in biological processes such as the metabolism of amino acids and the production of energy through cellular respiration. It is also a key step in the synthesis of various organic compounds in laboratories and industrial settings. For instance, the conversion of malic acid to succinic acid in the Krebs cycle involves decarboxylation. Understanding decarboxylation is fundamental to organic chemistry and biochemistry.