NEET2017Botany-Biochemistry
NEET 2017 Botany Krebs Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which statement is WRONG for Krebs’ cycle?
A
There are three points in the cycle where NAD⁺ is reduced to NADH + H⁺.
B
There is one point in the cycle where FAD⁺ is reduced to FADH₂.
C
During conversion of succinyl CoA to succinic acid, a molecule of GTP is synthesized.
D
The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl CoA) with pyruvic acid to yield citric acid.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The Krebs cycle starts with the condensation of acetyl CoA with oxaloacetic acid, not pyruvic acid.
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