Botany-TCA Cycle
NEET Botany TCA Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
In a simplified diagram of the TCA cycle, which step involves substrate-level phosphorylation resulting in the synthesis of GTP?
A
Conversion of succinyl-CoA to succinic acid
B
Oxidation of isocitrate to alpha-ketoglutarate
C
Oxidation of malate to oxaloacetate
D
Conversion of fumarate to malate
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During the conversion of succinyl-CoA to succinic acid in the TCA cycle, a molecule of GTP is synthesized through substrate-level phosphorylation.
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