Botany-TCA Cycle

NEET Botany TCA Cycle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

Consider a simplified diagram of the TCA cycle where succinyl-CoA is converted to succinic acid. Which of the following processes is specifically associated with this conversion in the cycle?

Question diagram
A

Substrate level phosphorylation

B

NAD+ reduction

C

FAD+ reduction

D

Carrier protein usage

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. This is highlighted in the NCERT context provided.

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