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STANDARD Botany Krebs Cycle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In Kreb's cycle, the FAD participates as an electron acceptor during the

A

Succinyl CoA to succinic acid

B

-ketoglutarate to succinyl CoA

C

Fumaric acid to malic acid

D

Succinic acid to fumaric acid

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Fumaric acid is formed from succinic acid. This reaction is catalyzed by succinate dehydrogenase. During this reaction, FAD the molecule is reduced to FADH₂.

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