Botany-TCA Cycle
NEET Botany TCA Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about the TCA cycle is correct?
A
Succinyl-CoA is converted to succinic acid, producing GTP through substrate-level phosphorylation.
B
The TCA cycle directly produces ATP from acetyl CoA without any intermediate steps.
C
Oxaloacetic acid is a byproduct of the TCA cycle and does not need to be replenished.
D
FAD is reduced to FADH2 at multiple points in the TCA cycle.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Succinyl-CoA is indeed converted to succinic acid in the TCA cycle, resulting in the synthesis of GTP through substrate-level phosphorylation. This reflects the key functions of the TCA cycle as described in the context.
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