BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2012

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    Which one is not correct about Krebs cycle?

    A)  It is also called citric acid cycle

    B) The intermediate compound, which links glycolysis with Krebs cycle is malic acid

    C)  It occurs in mitochondria

    D)  It starts with six carbon compound

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Krebs cycle or citric acid cycle occurs in the matrix of mitochondria. It occurs in aerobic respiration. Acetyl Co-A is the connecting link between glycolysis and Krebs cycle. Pyruvic acid is oxidized into acetyl Co-A (6C), which is the first or initiating organic acid of Krebs cycle.


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