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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 12. Respiration in plants

Which statement is wrong for Krebs’ cycle?

  1. A There is one point in the cycle where \(FAD^+\) is reduced to \(FADH_2\).
  2. B During conversion of succinyl \(CoA\) tosuccinic acid, a molecule of \(GTP\) is synthesised.
  3. C The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl \(CoA\)) with pyruvic acid to yield citric acid.
  4. D There are three points in the cycle where \(NAD^+\) is reduced to \(NADH + H^+\).
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(C) The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl \(CoA\)) with pyruvic acid to yield citric acid.

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(c) : Krebs’ cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl \(CoA\)) with oxaloacetate to form a tricarboxylic, \(6\)-­carbon compound called citric acid.
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